snakes
word · lemma: snake
/ˈsneɪks/
snayks
/snˈeɪks/
snayks
Definition
Snakes are long, legless reptiles. The word is the plural of "snake," so it means more than one snake.
Usage & Nuances
Use "snake" for one and "snakes" for more than one. In everyday English, people often say "snakes" when talking about the animal in general, especially in warnings or nature contexts.
Spanish: serpientes - culebrasPortuguese (BR): cobras - serpentesPortuguese (PT): cobras - serpentesChinese (Simplified): 蛇Chinese (Traditional): 蛇Hindi: साँपArabic: ثعابين - أفاعٍBengali: সাপRussian: змеиJapanese: ヘビVietnamese: rắnKorean: 뱀Turkish: yılanlarUrdu: سانپIndonesian: ular
Example Sentences
He studies snakes, so he's always excited to visit reptile exhibits.
natural
We saw two snakes near the river.
basic
Some snakes are dangerous.
basic
The zoo has many snakes.
basic
I don't mind spiders, but snakes really scare me.
natural
Be careful out there—people say there are snakes in the tall grass.
natural