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serpent

[ˈsɜrpənt]

serpent Definition

  • 1a large snake
  • 2a treacherous or spiteful person

Using serpent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "serpent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The serpent slithered through the grass.

  • Example

    The serpent in the garden tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.

  • Example

    She was a serpent in disguise, pretending to be my friend while spreading rumors about me.

serpent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for serpent

Phrases with serpent

  • serpent's tongue

    the ability to speak in a way that is clever and deceitful

    Example

    He used his serpent's tongue to manipulate the situation in his favor.

  • serpent's tooth

    something that causes pain or trouble, especially when it comes from someone you love

    Example

    Her son's drug addiction was a serpent's tooth that she couldn't shake off.

  • a biblical reference to Satan, the devil

    Example

    The old serpent tempted Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.

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Summary: serpent in Brief

A 'serpent' [ˈsɜrpənt] is a large snake or a treacherous person. It can be used literally, as in 'The serpent slithered through the grass,' or metaphorically, as in 'She was a serpent in disguise.' Other phrases include 'serpent's tongue,' meaning the ability to speak deceitfully, and 'serpent's tooth,' meaning something that causes pain or trouble.