What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
serpent
Example
The serpent slithered through the grass. [serpent: noun]
Example
The hero battled the serpent to save the princess. [serpent: noun]
snake
Example
The snake hissed and coiled up in defense. [snake: noun]
Example
I don't trust him, he's a snake in the grass. [snake: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snake is more commonly used than serpent in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between serpent and snake?
Serpent is more formal and literary than snake, which is more casual and colloquial.
