Today’s word of the day is ‘Squirm‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Squirm [/responsivevoice] [ skwurm ]
What is the etymology of the word??
The word squirm originally originated in the 1690s. The actual source is unknown.
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
Yes, the past form of the word is squirmed.
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Kulbulaana
2. Spanish – Retorcerse
3. French – Se tortiller
4. Mandarin – Rúdòng
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The boys were feeling very much at home when the baby began to squirm uneasily in its mother’s arms.
2. She finally managed to squirm from his embrace.
3. Someone grabbed him but he managed to squirm free.
4. It made him squirm to think how he’d messed up the interview.
5. I squirmed until she asked what was wrong.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
flounder, agonize, shift, skew, squiggle, toss, twist, wind, worm, wriggle etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
straighten, sit still, etc
Quotation:
I’m sure that’s when you really know you are happy – when you wake up wanting to embrace your future, rather than trying to squirm away from your past.
Peter James
Social Example:
When Trump confuses the words “reinstated” and “indicted” https://t.co/SkLL3VV9HW
— Michael McDonald (@ElectProject) June 1, 2021
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