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worms

[wɔːmz]

worms Definition

  • 1a long, thin, soft-bodied invertebrate that has no legs or obvious head and is often found in soil
  • 2a computer program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers, often causing damage

Using worms: Examples

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

  • Example

    The robin pulled a worm out of the ground.

  • Example

    The garden was full of worms after the rain.

  • Example

    The computer was infected with worms after opening an email attachment.

worms Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for worms

Phrases with worms

  • a person who enjoys reading and reads a lot

    Example

    She's such a bookworm that she reads a novel every day.

  • a complex, difficult, or unpleasant problem or situation

    Example

    The investigation opened up a can of worms that nobody expected.

  • the early bird catches the worm

    the person who starts work or gets up earliest is the one who is most successful

    Example

    I always wake up early because I believe that the early bird catches the worm.

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Summary: worms in Brief

The term 'worms' [wɔːmz] refers to two distinct things: long, thin, soft-bodied invertebrates that are often found in soil, and computer programs that replicate themselves and spread to other computers, often causing damage. The former is exemplified by 'The robin pulled a worm out of the ground,' while the latter is exemplified by 'The computer was infected with worms after opening an email attachment.' Phrases like 'bookworm' denote people who enjoy reading, while 'can of worms' refers to a complex or unpleasant situation.