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snake

 

[ sneษชk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

reptile

A long limbless reptile which has no eyelids, a short tail, and jaws that are capable of considerable extension. Some snakes have a venomous bite.

Synonyms

cobra, serpent, viper

Examples of usage

  • The snake slithered silently through the grass.
  • Watch out for snakes while hiking in the forest.
Context #2 | Noun

deceptive person

A person who is treacherous or deceitful.

Synonyms

backstabber, deceiver, traitor

Examples of usage

  • Beware of that snake, he cannot be trusted.
  • She's a snake in the grass, pretending to be your friend.
Context #3 | Verb

move like a snake

To move or extend in a winding or twisting way.

Synonyms

curve, meander, wind

Examples of usage

  • The river snakes through the valley.
  • The vines snaked their way up the tree trunk.

Translations

Translations of the word "snake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ular

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…ลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serpent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serpiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฑ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุนุจุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ had

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ had

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‡ (shรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรกkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serpiente

Etymology

The word 'snake' originated from Old English 'snaca', which is also related to Old Norse 'snakr' and German 'Schlange'. The snake has been a symbol of evil and temptation in many cultures due to its association with the biblical story of Adam and Eve. However, snakes are also revered in some cultures as symbols of fertility, healing, and transformation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,262 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.