Anthill

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌthɪl/

Definitions of anthill

noun a mound of earth, sand, etc., built by ants as a dwelling

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an anthill in the park.

A2 The children watched ants crawling in and out of the anthill.

B1 The scientist studied the behavior of ants living in the anthill.

B2 The anthill was a complex network of tunnels and chambers built by the ants.

C1 The anthropologist marveled at the intricate architecture of the anthill.

C2 The ecosystem surrounding the anthill was teeming with life.

Examples of anthill in a Sentence

formal The scientists observed the intricate structure of the anthill in great detail.

informal I accidentally stepped on an anthill and now the ants are everywhere!

slang Dude, that anthill is huge! It's like a city for ants.

figurative The office was buzzing with activity, like a busy anthill.

Grammatical Forms of anthill

• past tense: built anthill
• plural: anthills
• comparative: more anthill
• superlative: most anthill
• present tense: builds anthill
• future tense: will build anthill
• perfect tense: has built anthill
• continuous tense: is building anthill
• singular: anthill
• positive degree: anthill
• infinitive: to build anthill
• gerund: building anthill
• participle: built anthill

Origin and Evolution of anthill

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'anthill' originated from Old English, where 'ant' referred to the insect and 'hill' meant a small mound or pile of earth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anthill' has retained its original meaning of a mound or pile of earth created by ants, but it is now commonly used to refer to the entire colony or nest of ants as well.