Antenna

by | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized | 6 comments

Antenna (Noun)
Syllable division: an·​ten·​na
How to pronounce: UK: /ænˈten.ə/ US: /ænˈten.ə/

American Pronunciation of the word Antenna

#1 Meaning: Any of the two long, flexible parts an insect has linked to its head and utilizes to sense its surroundings.
Example:
> His business antenna helped him to solve the problem quickly.
> Her financial antenna is the reason for their great success.
> Many different insects have antennas on their heads.

#2 Meaning: A device that receives or transmits radio or television signals and is typically mounted on top of a building or vehicle.
Example:
> Maybe the TV's antenna is broken and that is why we cannot watch our movies.
> Most signals were lost when the antenna got damaged during the storm.

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Male electrical worker, wearing safety helmet and reflective suit repairing an old TV antenna and cable on rooftop of building.

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6 Comments

  1. Nirvana
    Nirvana on November 23, 2022 at 11:42 am

    The girl saw a different insect with a big antenna.
    The telephone antenna of my house stopped to work.

    • Moung Myoo
      Moung Myoo on November 23, 2022 at 11:48 am

      Ant has antennas.

      • Minnette Oberholzer
        Minnette Oberholzer on November 24, 2022 at 5:46 am

        Good sentence Moung! 😀
        You can also say:
        An ant has antennas.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on November 24, 2022 at 5:45 am

      Thank you for posting good sentences Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying:
      The telephone antenna of my house stopped working.

  2. Naseema Adam
    Naseema Adam on November 23, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    > The Cockroach has six legs with a long antenna.
    > Long ago, I watched television with an antenna.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on November 24, 2022 at 5:46 am

      Thank you for posting good sentences Naseema! 😀