antennas
Pronunciation: [ænˈtɛnəz]
Word
Context: “technology”
(noun) Antennas are devices that send and receive signals, often used in communication systems. When you use a radio, a TV, or your phone, antennas help carry messages from one place to another.
Example
The antennas on the roof helped improve our TV signal.
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Without antennas, the phone would not be able to get any reception.
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How do antennas help us communicate with each other?
Context: “biology”
(noun) In insects and other animals, antennas are long, thin parts that stick out from their heads. They help these creatures sense their surroundings, like smelling or feeling things.
Example
The butterfly used its antennas to find flowers.
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Some insects lose their antennas when they are hurt.
Example
What do you think insects use their antennas for?
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