slither (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪðər/

Definition

Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or sliding motion.

Examples

• The small garden snake began to slither through the tall weeds.

• I watched the eel slither away into the dark crevices of the reef.

• She saw a dark shape slither across the porch as the sun went down.

How to Use slither

slither across (prepositional phrase)

moving over a surface — "The lizard slithered across the hot pavement."

slither away (phrasal verb)

to leave by sliding or sneaking — "The snake slithered away into the bushes."

Synonyms of slither

Words with a similar meaning to slither:

• slide
• glide
• wriggle
• writhe

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