slip
🇺🇸
/slɪp/
🇬🇧
/slɪp/
verb
B2
To accidentally slide and almost fall.
He slipped on the wet floor and almost fell.
B2
To come out of position or out of someone's hand.
The package slipped from her grasp and fell.
B2
To move quietly and quickly, especially without being noticed.
She slipped out of the room unnoticed.
B2
To put something somewhere quickly and quietly or secretly.
He slipped a note into his pocket.
B2
To fall to a lower level or become worse.
Her grades have slipped this semester.
R
To pass into a particular state, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
The patient slipped into unconsciousness.
R
To put on or take off clothes quickly and easily.
She slipped into her coat and left.
R
To get free or make something free from something.
The dog slipped its leash and ran away.
noun
R
A small mistake, often due to carelessness.
There was a slip in the report.
R
A small piece of paper for writing or with something printed.
She handed me a slip of paper with her number.
R
An act of slipping.
One slip could be dangerous.
R
A thin undergarment worn under a dress.
R
A fielding position in cricket, usually behind the batsman.
The ball was caught in the slips.
translation
To accidentally slide and almost fall.; To come out of position or out of someone's hand.; To move quietly and quickly, especially without being noticed.; To put something somewhere quickly and quietly or secretly.; To fall to a lower level or become worse.; To pass into a particular state, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.; To put on or take off clothes quickly and easily.; To get free or make something free from something.
A small mistake, often due to carelessness.; A small piece of paper for writing or with something printed.; An act of slipping.; A thin undergarment worn under a dress.; A fielding position in cricket, usually behind the batsman.
Word Forms
Past
slipped
Progressive
slipping
Perfect
slipped
Plural
slips
3rd Present
slips