slither Meaning & Definition
What Does Slither Mean?
As a verb, slither means To move about smoothly and from side to side. It is also used to mean To slide. As an adjective, it means Slithery; slippery. As a noun, it means A limestone rubble.
Quick Facts About Slither
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈslɪðə/ |
| Synonyms | slide |
| Plural | slithers |
| Verb forms | slithers, slithering, slithered |
Slither Definition (Verb)
- To move about smoothly and from side to side.
- To slide.
Slither as an Adjective
- Slithery; slippery.
Slither as a Noun
- A limestone rubble.
- A sliver.
- A group of snakes.
Synonyms of Slither
Slither synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
slither (third-person singular simple present slithers, present participle slithering, simple past and past participle slithered)
slither
slither (countable and uncountable, plural slithers)
Words That Rhyme With Slither
Origin of Slither
From Middle English slitheren, alteration of slideren (“to slither, creep”), from Old English slidrian (“to slip, slide, slither”), from Proto-West Germanic *slidrōn (“to slide, slither”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃sleydʰ- (“to slip”), equivalent to slide + -er (frequentative suffix). Cognate with Dutch slidderen (“to slip, wriggle, slither”), German schlittern (“to slither, skid”). More at slide.
Slither: Your Questions Answered
Is slither a verb or an adjective?
Slither is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for slither?
Words with a similar meaning to slither include slide. See the full list of slither synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slither?
The plural of slither is slithers.
What is the past tense of slither?
The past tense of slither is slithered. The present participle is slithering.