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snake

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/sneɪk/ · snake

A long, legless reptile that can be venomous or non-venomous.

Meanings

nounformal

A long, legless reptile that can be venomous or non-venomous.

ایک لمبی، بےپاؤں رینگنے والی رِیپٹائل جو زہر دار یا غیر زہر دار ہو سکتی ہے۔

سانپ

saanp

Synonyms

serpentreptilecoiling creatureسرپینٹرِیپٹائلاُلٹی

Antonyms

mammalbirdfishثعلبپرندہماہی

Common Collocations

  • poisonous snake
  • snake charmer
  • snake bite

Example Sentences

He was afraid of the snake slithering in the grass.

وہ گھاس میں رینگتے ہوئے سانپ سے ڈرتا تھا۔

Woh ghas mein reengte hue saanp se darta tha.

The snake hissed when it felt threatened.

جب سانپ کو خطرہ محسوس ہوا تو اس نے پھونک ماری۔

Jab saanp ko khatra mehsoos hua to usne phoonk maari.

There are many species of snake in the world.

دنیا میں سانپ کی کئی اقسام ہیں۔

Duniya mein saanp ki kai aqsam hain.

Easily Confused With

snack:Snack refers to a small amount of food eaten between meals, while snake refers to a reptile.

Word Family

snaky
adjectiveسانپ جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sneaky' to remember that snakes often move quietly.

Imagine a snake gliding silently through the grass.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سانپ نہ سہی، چڑیل تو لگا دیں گے

saanp nah sahi, chidiyaan to laga denge

Not a snake, but they will at least set a witch upon you.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "snaca" — to crawl

First known use: 12th century

The word 'snake' has its roots in Old English and has been used since before the 12th century, evolving from various Germanic languages.