glide

Meanings

• Verb

  To move smoothly and effortlessly from one place or state to another.

  - "The ice skater glides across the rink."
  - "The car glides down the hill."
  - "The plane glides through the air."

• Noun

  A smooth transition or progression.

  - "The presentation ended with a beautiful glide into the Q&A session."
  - "The movie had an impressive glide from the opening scene to the climax."

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Synonyms

semiconsonant , semivowel , coast , slide

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glide
ride , tide , side

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Guild (en) : An association of craftsmen or merchants, typically having a monopoly of a trade.
   

2. Gild (en) : To cover (something) with gold or gold leaf, especially for decorative effect.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. guild
   

2. glide
   

3. gild
   

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Variants

List of all variants of glide that leads to same result
glide , glided , glides , gliding , glide path , glide paths , glide slope , glide slopes , hang glide , hang glided , hang glider , hang gliders , hang glides , hang gliding , hang glidings

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Forms

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glides, glided, gliding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to slip or slide', from Old English 'glidan'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glide' is also used in aviation to describe the initial part of a landing.

2. In physics, 'glide' refers to the motion of an object that is not sliding but is moving under the influence of gravity alone.

3. The term 'glide' can also be used figuratively to describe a smooth transition or progression in other areas, such as politics or business.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transition: The process of moving from one state or place to another, often with a smooth and seamless progression.

2. Flow: A continuous and smooth progression or movement, often used in reference to water or music.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glide' has been used to describe the smooth transition between scenes or chapters. In music, it can refer to the seamless progression between chords or melodies.

How to Memorize "glide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth, continuous motion, like an ice skater gliding across the rink or a car effortlessly descending a hill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glide' with the sensation of smooth, effortless movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'Glide' and the phrase 'Goes Like Ice Down the Side' to remember the definition.

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