snake
Pronunciation: [sneɪk]
Word
Context: "animals"
(noun) a long, thin animal with no legs that moves by slithering on its belly. Snakes can live in various habitats, like forests, deserts, and oceans. Some are very colorful and some can be dangerous.
Example
I saw a beautiful green snake in the garden today.
Example
There was no snake in the box; it was empty.
Example
What kind of snake did you see in the zoo?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move in a twisting or winding way, like how a snake moves. It can be used to describe how something or someone is moving through a space, going around things instead of going straight.
Example
The stream snakes through the valley, making it look very beautiful.
Example
The road does not snake around the hills; it goes straight over them.
Example
How does the river snake around the trees?
Context: "metaphor"
(noun) a person who is deceitful or untrustworthy, similar to how people often perceive snakes. It's a way to describe someone who might betray you or not be honest.
Example
I thought he was a friend, but he turned out to be a snake.
Example
She is not a snake; you can trust her completely.
Example
Do you think he's a snake, or is he just misunderstood?
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