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Verb — To move smoothly across a surface with a side-to-side, gliding motion, the way a snake does.

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slither through the grass slither away

Etymology

An alteration of the older word "slidder," meaning "to slide or creep," ultimately from Old English roots shared with "slide."

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What does “slither” mean?

The word “slither” means to move smoothly across a surface with a side-to-side, gliding motion, the way a snake does. In plain terms, to move in a smooth, wriggling, side-to-side way, like a snake.

How do you pronounce “slither”?

“Slither” is pronounced SLIH-thuh (/ˈslɪðɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slither” in a sentence?

Here is “slither” used in a sentence: “The snake slithered through the tall grass.”

What part of speech is “slither”?

“Slither” is a verb.

Where does the word “slither” come from?

The word “slither” comes from Old English. An alteration of the older word "slidder," meaning "to slide or creep," ultimately from Old English roots shared with "slide.".

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