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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