# anted

Pronunciation: say "AN-teed" /ˈæntid/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of ante. — simple past and past participle of ante; alternative spelling of anteed.
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of ante. Use this form when talking about putting in a bet that already happened.
   - _The gambler anted his last chips and waited for the deal._
   - _Everyone at the table had anted before the first round began._
2. Simple past and past participle of ant. — simple past and past participle of ant (pronounced: say "AN-tid" /ˈæntɪd/)
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of ant. Use this form when talking about a bird that rubbed ants on its feathers earlier.
   - _The crow anted among the leaf litter, working ants into its plumage._
   - _Researchers recorded that the jay had anted repeatedly before grooming itself._

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