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Meaning of "worms" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORMS

worms  [wɜːmz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORMS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Worms is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WORMS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Worm (disambiguation)

A worm is an elongated soft-bodied invertebrate animal, most commonly the earthworm. Worm, WORM or Worms, may also refer to...

Definition of worms in the English dictionary

The definition of worms in the dictionary is any disease or disorder, usually of the intestine, characterized by infestation with parasitic worms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORMS


alms
ɑːmz
arms
ɑːmz
babe-in-arms
ˌbeɪbɪnˈɑːmz
bachelor-at-arms
ˌbætʃələrətˈɑːmz
bazooms
bəˈzuːmz
Brahms
brɑːmz
brother-in-arms
ˌbrʌðərɪnˈɑːmz
Cairngorms
ˈkeənˌɡɔːmz
catacombs
ˈkætəkuːmz
comrade-in-arms
ˌkɒmreɪdɪnˈɑːmz
extremes
ɪkˈstriːmz
Incoterms
ˈɪnkəʊˌtɜːmz
meseems
mɪˈsiːmz
Psalms
sɑːmz
reams
riːmz
Reims
riːmz
Rheims
riːmz
terms
tɜːmz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORMS

worm wheel
worm-eaten
worm´s eye view
wormcast
wormer
wormeries
wormery
wormfly
wormhole
wormholed
wormier
wormiest
wormil
worminess
worming powder
wormish
wormlike
wormseed
wormwood
wormy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORMS

bear arms
brothers-in-arms
can of worms
coat of arms
come to terms
contradiction in terms
in arms
in no uncertain terms
king-of-arms
lay down one´s arms
Ocean of Storms
on speaking terms
payment terms
rms
serjeant at arms
side arms
small arms
speaking terms
up in arms
with open arms

Synonyms and antonyms of worms in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «worms» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORMS

Find out the translation of worms to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of worms from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «worms» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蠕虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gusanos
570 millions of speakers

English

worms
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीड़े
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الديدان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

черви
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vermes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রিমি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vers
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cacing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Würmer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワーム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cacing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giun
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புழுக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वर्म्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kurt
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vermi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

robaki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

черви
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

viermi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκουλήκια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wurms
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

maskar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ormer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of worms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORMS»

The term «worms» is very widely used and occupies the 13.911 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORMS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «worms» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «worms» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about worms

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORMS»

Discover the use of worms in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to worms and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Eat Fried Worms
A small boy is challenged by a friend to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days for fifty dollars.
Thomas Rockwell, 1973
2
Can of Worms
Mike Pillsbury is stunned when his SOS to the universe is answered by a motley crew of aliens who have all responded with ulterior motives. Reprint.
Kathy Mackel, 2000
3
Worms
A basic overview of the life cycle of a worm.
Robin Nelson, 2009
4
Worms
This book describes worms, including their habitat and the adaptations they make to survive in their environment.
Rose Inserra, 2010
5
Worms
Let's meet a creature it's good to have around. If you want to find one, try looking on the ground. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about worms.
Sian Smith, 2012
6
Darwin's Worms On Life Stories And Death Stories
For Darwin, Phillips explains, "the story to tell was how species can drift towards extinction; for Freud, the story was how the individual tended to, and tended towards his own death.
Adam Phillips, 2009
7
A Guide for Using How to Eat Fried Worms in the Classroom
A collection of cross-curricular lessons to accompany the novel by Thomas Rockwell offers sample lesson plans, vocabulary lists, quizzes, cooperative learning activities, and book report ideas.
Thomas Rockwell, Jane Benes Denton, 1996
8
Wiggling Worms at Work
Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work, helping plants to grow. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders!
Wendy Pfeffer, 2003
9
Yucky Worms
While helping Grandma in the garden, a child learns about the important role of the earthworm in helping plants grow.
Vivian French, 2010
10
Wonderful Worms
The book also contains informative charts and cross-section illustrations of the worm's underground environment.
Linda Glaser, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORMS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term worms is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Worms WMD and Worms 4 Announced
Meanwhile on mobile, Worms 4 features smaller teams and shorter match lengths to better suit the platform. It will also have 80 single player missions as well as ... «IGN, Jul 15»
2
Worms infest Houston suburb water supply
No one seems to know how worms got in the tap water, but residents in Old River-Winfree, a town of about 1,400 just 25 miles east of Houston, are drinking from ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
3
Worms Developer Team17 Assisting on Yooka-Laylee
According to Team17's announcement, this new pairing will enable Playtonic to expand the scope of its project, thanks to additional resources that will enhance ... «IGN, Jul 15»
4
Easing up on Greece might open European can of worms
LISBON, Portugal — Eurozone governments taking a tough line on Greece's demand for debt relief and easier bailout terms fear opening a can of worms. «MLive.com, Jul 15»
5
Jumping worms invade Wisconsin! DNR warning that this 'crazy …
This creepy crawler got a comical reaction from kids who took a look at video of 'jumping worms' on Thursday, June 25th. Even though it's kinda funny to see, ... «fox6now.com, Jun 15»
6
Pot For Parasites? Pygmy Men Smoke Out Worms
But Hagen thinks THC, the main mind-altering ingredient in pot, may serve the Aka men a secondary purpose: It could help get rid of intestinal worms. «NPR, Jun 15»
7
Worms Know What's Up — And Now Scientists Know Why
In what researchers say is a first, they've discovered the neuron in worms that detects Earth's magnetic field. Animals have been known to sense the magnetic ... «NPR, Jun 15»
8
If You Think This Ribbon Worm Is Creepy, You Should See Its Cousins
Turns out that in the YouTube era, even slimy green deep sea ribbon worms get their fifteen minutes. But in the case of this particularly long, wretch-inducing ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
9
Worms in Texas have been behaving strangely since the storms
Worms have been known to arrange themselves in clumps such as this, and are often called 'earthworm herds.' The creatures often do this when they are in ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
10
Smartphone microscope scans blood for parasitic worms in minutes
In Africa, the spread of parasitic worms known as Loa loa is seriously hindering the efforts of health care workers to cure particular, rampant diseases. Though ... «Gizmag, May 15»

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