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verb slith·er \ ˈsli-t͟hər \
|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Definition of slither

slithered; slithering; slithers
intransitive verb
1 : to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
2 : to slip or slide like a snake
transitive verb
: to cause to slide

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Examples of slither in a Sentence

  1. The snake slithered through the garden.

  2. To get under the porch, I lay on my stomach and slithered like a snake.

  3. She slithered quietly into the room.

  4. He slithered his hand around her waist.

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Origin and Etymology of slither

Middle English slideren, from Old English slidrian, frequentative of slīdan to slide

slither Synonyms

Synonyms

belly, crawl, creep, grovel, slide, snake, worm, wriggle;

Related Words

crouch, squat;

edge, inch, nose;

skulk, sneak, steal, tiptoe;

SLITHER Defined for English Language Learners

slither

verb

Definition of slither for English Language Learners

  • : to move by sliding your entire body back and forth

  • : to move smoothly, quietly, or secretly like a snake

SLITHER Defined for Kids

slither

verb slith·er \ ˈsli-t͟hər \

Definition of slither for Students

slithered; slithering
: 1glide
  • The snake slithers along.

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