Synonyms for
Worm
Definition
A worm is an animal that is long and thin with no legs or arms and no eyes or ears.
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Common collocations
- earth worm
- fishing worm
- worm farm
- worm out of
- worm food
- blind worm
- worm gear
- worm hole
Word family
Usage note
While 'worm' can refer to any elongated, soft-bodied invertebrate, it is most commonly associated with earthworms. The verb 'to worm' implies a slow, indirect, or sneaky movement or extraction.
Example sentences
- I found a worm in my apple.
- The worm wriggled in the dirt.
- The robin ate the worm.
- I am not afraid of worms.
- Worms help to make the soil healthy.
Quotes
The early bird catches the worm.
The worm turns.
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, or a silk worm's ear either for that matter.