Words / A2

WURM/wɜːm/

A worm is a small, long, soft animal in soil: an earthworm, a worm in the apple, birds eat worms. Snake is much larger and has a backbone. Insect has legs; a worm does not. Plural: worms. Do not write warm (not cold) for worm — similar letters.

Meaning

A small, long, soft animal that lives in soil.

Examples

• “A bird pulled a worm from the grass.”
• “After the rain, worms came up on the path.”
• “The fishing shop sold a box of worms.”

Good to know

an earthworm / birds eat worms. Contrast: snake (larger). Mix-up: warm (temperature).

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