slip (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /slɪp/
Definition
To lose your footing and slide accidentally.
Examples
He slipped on a patch of ice and fell down.
The wet tiles made the floor slippery, and I almost slipped.
She slipped on the stairs and hurt her ankle.
How to Use slip
- slip on (prepositional phrase)
- To slide and lose balance because of something on a surface. — "Be careful not to slip on the wet leaves."
- slip away (phrasal verb)
- To escape or leave secretly. — "He tried to slip away from the party without saying goodbye."
- slip into (prepositional phrase)
- To put on clothing quickly or easily. — "She slipped into a comfortable dress after work."
- slip out (phrasal verb)
- To say something accidentally. — "The secret slipped out before I could stop him."
Synonyms of slip
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