slither
[verb]
Synonyms: slide, glide, slink, slip, snake, undulate

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Related Words: sluther, creep, glide, sidle, steal, lurk, prowl, slink, sneak

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English Thesaurus: slide, slip, skid, glide, slither, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

slith‧er /ˈslɪðə $ -ər/ verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]
[Language: Old English; Origin: slidrian, from slidan; ⇒ slide¹]
to slide somewhere over a surface, twisting or moving from side to side:
A snake slithered across the grass.
He slithered down the muddy bank.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

slither
verb
ADV. silently A snake was slithering silently towards us.
helplessly He slithered helplessly down the slope.
away The snake slithered away.
PREP. across, along, down, on, over, to, etc. Her knees gave way and she slithered to the floor.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

slide to move smoothly over a surface while continuing to touch it:
The glass slid off the tray and crashed to the floor.
The kids were having fun sliding around on the polished floor.
slip to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly:
Be careful you don’t slip on the ice.
She slipped and broke her ankle.
skid to slide sideways or forwards in a way that is difficult to control - used especially about a moving vehicle:
He slammed on the brakes and the car skidded to a halt.
Go slowly in wet or icy weather, because it’s easy to skid.
glide to move smoothly and quietly across water or a smooth surface, especially in a graceful way:
A swan was gliding across the lake.
The ship glided into port.
slither to slide in an awkward way, for example on a rough or muddy surface. Also used to describe the movement of a snake as it goes from side to side along the ground:
Tom slithered down the bank into the water.
The snake slithered away and disappeared under a rock.

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