Wormed: meaning, definitions and examples

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wormed

 

[ wษœrmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement description

The term 'wormed' refers to the past tense of the verb 'worm,' which means to move in a twisting or contorted manner, resembling how a worm moves. This action often implies a sneaky or gradual progression, often through a small opening or space. It can also signify persuading someone to change their opinion subtly or coaxing information out of someone. The word is commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Synonyms

inched, slipped, sneaked

Examples of usage

  • She wormed her way through the crowd.
  • He wormed out the truth from her slowly.
  • The child wormed into the small space under the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "wormed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infestado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ€เคกเคผเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwohnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terinfeksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaraลผony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™ซใซไพตใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infestรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infestado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veremli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ๋ ˆ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตูŽุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napadenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infikovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ่™ซๆ„ŸๆŸ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okuลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ  แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurdlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infectado

Etymology

The word 'worm' comes from Old English 'wyrm,' initially used to describe a serpent or a dragon. Over time, 'worm' evolved to represent any elongated, slender creature, particularly the small, creeping invertebrates we associate with soil. The transition into a verb formโ€”'to worm'โ€”emerged in the early 17th century, indicating the action of moving in a wriggly fashion akin to that of a worm. This verb has gained additional meanings as the language has evolved, including the idea of persuading someone gradually, paralleling the way a worm might insinuate itself into a space. The versatility of 'worm' in both noun and verb forms showcases the richness of English, where words can encapsulate literal and metaphorical interpretations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,209 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.