Transcription
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- [an-ting]
- /ˈæn tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-ting]
- /ˈæn tɪŋ/
Definitions of anting word
- noun anting the placing or rubbing of ants by birds on their feathers. The body fluids of the ants are thought to repel parasites 3
- noun anting the placing of ants among the feathers, done by certain birds apparently to kill parasites. 1
- noun anting The practice, of some birds, of rubbing live ants into the feathers as a means of controlling parasites. 1
- noun anting (ornithology) The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites. 0
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Origin of anting
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; ant + -ing1, as translation of German Einemsen
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Parts of speech for Anting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anting usage trend in Literature
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