Slit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈslit/

Meaning & Definition of Slit

Slit (noun)

  1. a long narrow cut or opening

Slit (verb)

  1. to make a slit in
  2. to cut off or away, sever
  3. to form into a slit

Slit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a long deep cut

    "made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long"

    similar: gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip, slash, tear
    related: abrasion, score, scrape, scratch, injury, wound, crack, fracture, rupture, snag

Slit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)

    "I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass"

    similar: cut, gash, incise, rip, shear, slash, slice
    related: crosscut, hacksaw, saw, scissor, cleave, rive, split, pierce, stab, bruise, butcher, hack, haggle, lacerate, mangle, rend, tear, carve, chip, chisel, notch, anatomize, dissect, section, chop, dice, mince, amputate, cut off, sever

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Slit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Slit:

gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip, slash, tear, cut, incise, shear, slice

Related Words for Slit

abrasion, score, scrape, scratch, injury, wound, crack, fracture, rupture, snag, crosscut, hacksaw, saw, scissor, cleave, rive, split, pierce, stab, bruise, butcher, hack, haggle, lacerate, mangle, rend, carve, chip, chisel, notch

Word Forms of Slit

Inflections: slitting

Derived words: slit (adjective), slitless (adjective), slitter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Slit

Middle English, from slitten

First known use: 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Slit

slit trench, slit one's wrists, gill slit

Frequently Asked Questions about Slit

What does "Slit" mean?

"Slit" means a long narrow cut or opening. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a long narrow cut or opening. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Slit"?

Other words for "Slit" include gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip, slash, tear and cut. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Slit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Slit"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Slit". Common alternatives include gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip, slash, tear, cut, incise and shear.

How do you use "Slit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Slit" in a sentence: "made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long"; "I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass".

Is "Slit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Slit" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Slit"?

"Slit" is pronounced /ˈslit/.

What is the origin of the word "Slit"?

"Slit" comes from Middle English, from slitten. First known use: 12th century.

What is another word for "Slit" meaning "a long deep cut"?

When "Slit" (noun) means a long deep cut, synonyms include gash, incision, laceration, rent, rip and slash.