Slip — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Slip
Slip (verb)
- to move with a smooth sliding motion
- to move quietly and cautiously, steal
- elapse, pass
- to take cuttings from (a plant), divide into slips
Slip (noun)
- a sloping ramp extending out into the water to serve as a place for landing or repairing ships
- a ship's or boat's berth between two piers
- the act or an instance of departing secretly or hurriedly
- a small shoot or twig cut for planting or grafting, scion
- descendant, offspring
- a long narrow strip of material
- a mixture of finely divided clay and water used especially by potters (as for casting or decorating wares or in cementing separately formed parts)
Slip (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to decline gradually from a standard level
"the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over"
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to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
"be careful not to slip on the spilled oil"
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to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
"casually slipped it into the conversation"
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to move about in a sly or secret manner
"slipped behind the cover of the trees"
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to move or proceed smoothly and readily
"jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel"
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to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
"periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones"
Slip (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a long narrow piece of material
"baskets woven from slips of wicker"
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an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
"a careless slip of the tongue"
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the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
"had a nasty slip on the ice"
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the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
"gave her pursuers the slip"
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a wrong judgment
"that's not the sort of slip that a prudent person would have made"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Slip
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Slip
Words with the opposite meaning of Slip:
Near Antonyms of Slip
Word Forms of Slip
Origin & Etymology of Slip
Middle English slippen, probably going back to Old English *slippan, weak verb cognate with Middle Dutch slippen "to lose one's footing, slip," Middle Low German slippen, Old High German pesliphen, pislipfan "to lose one's footing, stumble," intensive derivative of Germanic *sleipan- "to slide, slip" slipper:1
First known use: 14th centuryi
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Slip
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 24
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Slip
Frequently Asked Questions about Slip
What does "Slip" mean?
"Slip" means to move with a smooth sliding motion. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to move with a smooth sliding motion. It has 11 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Slip"?
Other words for "Slip" include sag, fall, stumble, topple, trip, tumble, infiltrate and insinuate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Slip" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Slip"?
There are 194 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Slip". Common alternatives include sag, fall, stumble, topple, trip, tumble, infiltrate, insinuate, sneak and wind.
What is the opposite of "Slip"?
Antonyms of "Slip" include get up, rise, stand (up), uprise, flounder and struggle. Near antonyms include rocket, shoot (up), soar and balloon.
How do you use "Slip" in a sentence?
Examples of "Slip" in a sentence: "the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over"; "be careful not to slip on the spilled oil"; "casually slipped it into the conversation".
Is "Slip" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Slip" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Slip" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Slip" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Slip"?
"Slip" is pronounced /ˈslip/.