Ant-like

/ˈænt.laɪk/

चींटी जैसा; चींटी-सदृश

Origin & History

Formed in English from ant + -like, meaning “resembling an ant”; used descriptively since at least the 19th century.

अंग्रेज़ी में ant + -like से बना, अर्थ “चींटी के समान”; कम-से-कम 19वीं सदी से वर्णनात्मक रूप में प्रचलित।

Definition

Like an ant in appearance or behavior—e.g., very small, quick-moving, hardworking, or moving/working in organized groups.

चींटी जैसा रूप या व्यवहार—जैसे बहुत छोटा, तेज़ी से चलने वाला, मेहनती, या संगठित समूहों में चलना/काम करना।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The ant-like insects formed long lines across the trail.
चींटी-जैसे कीड़ों ने पगडंडी पर लंबी कतारें बना लीं।

Usage Examples

From above, the hikers looked ant-like on the vast plain.
The workers moved in ant-like coordination to unload the supplies.
She admired his ant-like patience in doing repetitive tasks.
Tiny ant-like robots can navigate narrow spaces in a collapsed building.

Antonyms

Related Forms

Noun
Ant / Antlikeness
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

Ant-like industry
चींटी-जैसी लगन/परिश्रम
Ant-like procession
चींटी-जैसी कतार/जुलूस