worms
Pronunciation: [wɜrmz]
Context: “biology”
(noun) small, long creatures that live in the dirt or water. They help break down dead plants and animals and are important for the soil. You might see them in your garden after it rains.
Example
The children were delighted to find worms in the soil while they were digging in the backyard.
Example
There were no worms in the dry soil, so the garden did not have enough nutrients.
Example
Have you ever seen worms after it rains?
Context: “metaphor”
(noun) a feeling of worry or discomfort that bothers you or makes you nervous. It’s like having little creatures in your mind that won’t let you relax.
Example
He felt worms of doubt crawling in his mind before the big exam.
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She didn’t have any worms in her stomach because she was very confident for the presentation.
Example
Do you ever get those worms of worry before trying something new?
Context: “behavior”
(verb) to twist or move in a way that is like how a worm moves. It’s used when something or someone is moving slowly and in a squirmy way.
Example
The little boy worms his way through the crowd to get to the front.
Example
He didn't worm out of doing his chores; he completed them quickly.
Example
Can you worm your way through the line without bumping into anyone?