slide (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /slaɪd/

Definition

To move smoothly over a surface, often without control.

Examples

• The car began to slide on the icy road.

• He slipped and slid across the wet floor.

• The projector screen slides down from the ceiling.

How to Use slide

slide down (prepositional phrase)

To move downwards smoothly on a surface. — "She slid down the banister."

slide into (prepositional phrase)

To move into a particular state or situation, often unintentionally. — "He slid into a deep depression after losing his job."

slide off (prepositional phrase)

To move off a surface unintentionally. — "The book slid off the shelf."

Synonyms of slide

Words with a similar meaning to slide:

• slip
• glide
• coast

Antonyms of slide

Words with the opposite meaning to slide:

• climb
• stop

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