Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ant

plural of ant

A Filipino amulet or talisman.

plural of anting-anting

(ornithology) To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females. / (Internet) A Web spider.

simple past tense and past participle of ant

simple past tense and past participle of ante; alternative spelling of anteed

To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up. / To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

A price or cost, as in up the ante. / (poker) In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.