Worm Eaten

Pronunciation: /wɜrm ˈitən/

Definitions of worm eaten

adjective describing the condition of being eaten by worms

Example Sentences

A1 The old book on the shelf was worm eaten and falling apart.

A2 She found a worm eaten apple in the orchard.

B1 The wooden fence had a few worm eaten planks that needed replacing.

B2 The abandoned house was filled with worm eaten furniture.

C1 The antique desk was beautifully crafted but unfortunately worm eaten.

C2 The historic building was in a state of disrepair, with many of its beams worm eaten.

Examples of worm eaten in a Sentence

formal The old book was worm eaten and needed to be carefully handled.

informal I found a worm eaten apple in the fruit bowl.

slang That wooden table is so worm eaten, it's practically falling apart.

figurative The once bustling town now appeared worm eaten, with abandoned buildings and neglected streets.

Grammatical Forms of worm eaten

• past tense: worm eaten
• plural: worm eaten
• comparative: more worm eaten
• superlative: most worm eaten
• present tense: worm eats
• future tense: will be worm eaten
• perfect tense: has been worm eaten
• continuous tense: is being worm eaten
• singular: worm eaten
• positive degree: worm eaten
• infinitive: to worm eat
• gerund: worm eating
• participle: worm eaten

Origin and Evolution of worm eaten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'worm eaten' originated from the Middle English word 'worm-etn', which referred to something that has been damaged or consumed by worms.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'worm eaten' has evolved to describe something that is decayed or deteriorated due to the activity of worms or other pests.