Worm

Pronunciation: /wɜrm/

Definitions of worm

noun a long, slender, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that moves by contracting and expanding its body segments

Example Sentences

A1 The worm crawled slowly across the ground.

A2 She used a worm as bait to go fishing.

B1 The farmer found a worm in the apple he picked from the tree.

B2 The scientist studied the behavior of the worm in its natural habitat.

C1 The worm's ability to regenerate its body parts is a fascinating aspect of its biology.

C2 The intricate ecosystem of the soil relies on the activities of worms to maintain its balance.

Examples of worm in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the behavior of the nematode worm in the lab.

informal I saw a worm crawling on the sidewalk this morning.

slang Eww, there's a worm in my apple!

figurative The hacker used a worm to infiltrate the company's computer system.

Grammatical Forms of worm

• past tense: wormed
• plural: worms
• comparative: more worm-like
• superlative: most worm-like
• present tense: worm
• future tense: will worm
• perfect tense: have wormed
• continuous tense: is worming
• singular: worm
• positive degree: worm
• infinitive: to worm
• gerund: worming
• participle: wormed

Origin and Evolution of worm

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'worm' can be traced back to Old English word 'wyrm' which meant serpent or dragon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'worm' evolved to refer to various types of elongated, legless, soft-bodied creatures, including both invertebrates like earthworms and parasitic worms, as well as some snake species.