Collective Noun for Ants
What Is a Group of Ants Called?
A group of ants is called an army.Collective Noun | Usage |
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army | an army of ants |
army of ants
Other Words for a Group of Ants
While army is the most common collective noun for ants, a group of ants is also called a colony, nest, or swarm.What Type of Word is "Army"?
The word "army" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Army Is" or "Army Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "army" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:- The army is moving nearer.
- The army are moving in different directions.
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