slither
1 synonym for slither, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move smoothly across a surface with a side-to-side, gliding motion, the way a snake does.
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How to use slither
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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."
Full origin of slither →Frequently asked questions
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.".
What is a slither game?
A slither game is a free multiplayer browser game in which you steer a snake or worm around a shared arena, eat pellets to grow longer, and are knocked out when your head runs into another player's body. The name comes from slither.io, the game by Steve Howse that popularised the genre in 2016; the format itself grew out of agar.io, released in 2015. The same games are also called snake io games or worm io games.
What is the difference between slither and slide?
Both describe smooth movement across a surface, but slither adds a twisting, side-to-side motion — the way a snake moves — and often a hint of stealth or unsteadiness. A sledge slides down a hill; a snake slithers through grass, and a person slithers on ice when their feet keep slipping.
