Adder

Pronunciation: /ˈædər/

Definitions of adder

noun a person or thing that adds

Example Sentences

A1 An adder is a type of snake.

A2 The adder slithered across the forest floor.

B1 The adder's venom can be deadly to humans.

B2 Hikers should be cautious of adders in this area.

C1 Herpetologists study the behavior of adders in their natural habitat.

C2 The adder's camouflage allows it to blend in seamlessly with its surroundings.

Examples of adder in a Sentence

formal The zoologist carefully observed the behavior of the adder in its natural habitat.

informal I saw an adder while hiking in the woods yesterday.

slang Watch out for that sneaky adder, it's venomous!

figurative The new tax law is like an adder, slowly draining our resources.

Grammatical Forms of adder

• past tense: added
• plural: adders
• comparative: more adder
• superlative: most adder
• present tense: add
• future tense: will add
• perfect tense: have added
• continuous tense: is adding
• singular: adder
• positive degree: adder
• infinitive: to add
• gerund: adding
• participle: adding

Origin and Evolution of adder

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'adder' originated from Old English 'nædre' which came from Proto-Germanic 'natrjo' meaning 'serpent'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adder' shifted from referring to any venomous snake to specifically the common European viper (Vipera berus).