slides (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /slaɪdz/

Definition

A flat, rectangular sheet of transparent material, typically glass or plastic, with an image or text on it, used for projection onto a screen.

Examples

• The biology class examined microscopic slides of plant cells.

• He prepared a presentation with over fifty slides.

• Each slide in the digital projector showed a different historical artifact.

How to Use slides

slide down (phrasal verb)

To move downwards on a smooth surface. — "The children love to slide down the banister."

slide into (phrasal verb)

To move into a particular state or condition, often gradually or unintentionally. — "The company is sliding into bankruptcy."

slide off (phrasal verb)

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

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