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Meaning of the word worm in English

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worm

US /wɝːm/
UK /wɜːm/
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Noun

1.

any of a number of long, slender, soft-bodied, legless invertebrates, such as an earthworm or tapeworm.

Example:
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The early bird catches the worm.
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Fishermen often use worms as bait.
Synonym:
earthworm grub larva maggot caterpillar
2.

a person who is considered to be weak, contemptible, or insignificant.

Example:
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He felt like a helpless worm after the public humiliation.
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Don't let that little worm get to you.
Synonym:
wretch scoundrel coward pipsqueak nobody

Verb

1.

move with a twisting or crawling motion.

Example:
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The snake wormed its way through the tall grass.
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He tried to worm his way out of the difficult situation.
Synonym:
crawl wriggle squirm slither maneuver
2.

extract information from (someone) by persistent questioning.

Example:
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She tried to worm the secret out of him.
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It took hours to worm the truth out of him.
Synonym:
extract elicit pry pump coax
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