Viper

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪpər/

Definitions of viper

noun a venomous snake in the family Viperidae, typically having a single pair of long, hollow fangs and a thick, heavy body

Example Sentences

A1 A viper is a type of snake.

A2 The viper slithered silently through the grass.

B1 Hikers should be cautious of vipers in this area.

B2 The venomous viper struck quickly, catching its prey off guard.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of vipers in their natural habitat.

C2 The expert herpetologist carefully handled the deadly viper with ease.

Examples of viper in a Sentence

formal The viper is a venomous snake known for its long, slender body and deadly bite.

informal I saw a viper slithering across the trail while hiking in the mountains.

slang Watch out for that shady guy, he's a real viper.

figurative Her words were like a viper's bite, sharp and cutting.

Grammatical Forms of viper

• past tense: vipered
• plural: vipers
• comparative: more viperous
• superlative: most viperous
• present tense: vipers
• future tense: will viper
• perfect tense: have viped
• continuous tense: is viping
• singular: viper
• positive degree: viper
• infinitive: to viper
• gerund: vipering
• participle: vipered

Origin and Evolution of viper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'viper' originates from the Latin word 'vipera'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'viper' has retained its original meaning of a venomous snake, but has also been used metaphorically to describe a treacherous or deceitful person.