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slip

/slɪp/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A small loss or mistake, often unintentional.

    - "He made a slip of the tongue."
    - "The cook made a slip and overcooked the rice."
  • Verb

    To move or cause to move easily and smoothly.

    - "The ice was too slippery to walk on."
    - "The car slipped into a parking space."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

blooper , blunder , boo-boo , defect , error , fault , faux pas , fluff , gaffe , lapse , mistake , stumble , thinko , lapse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with slip
drip , flip , grip , hip , nip , rip , slip , trip
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Slip (Noun) : A container with a cover, often used to carry liquids or hold objects.

  2. Slip (Verb) : To pass unnoticed or unchallenged; to elude.

  3. Slip (Noun) : A small piece of fabric or leather used to cover or protect.

Variants
List of all variants of slip that leads to same result
slip , slipped , slipping , slips , slip form , slip forms , slip noose , slip nooses , slip-on , slip-ons , slip ring , slip rings , slip-sheet , slip-sheeted , slip-sheeting , slip-sheets
Forms
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slips, slipped, slipping, more slippery

Etymology
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Old English slipan 'to slip, slide'. Related to slippery.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'slip' is also used in geology to describe a sudden movement or displacement of the ground.

  2. The term 'slip' is also used in sailing to describe the angle between the keel of a boat and the water.

  3. The term 'slip' is also used in the medical field to describe a sudden, involuntary loss of consciousness.

Related Concepts
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  1. Error: An incorrect action, judgment, or statement.

  2. Mistake: A wrong action or decision.

  3. Slippery: Causing or tending to cause one to slip or slide.

Culture
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In literature, 'slip' has been used metaphorically to represent a mistake, error, or deception. In art, 'slip' can refer to a thin, fluid material used in pottery to alter the surface texture.

How to Memorize "slip"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small mistake or error, like a typo or misstep.

  2. associate

    - Link the word 'slip' to the idea of a mistake or error.

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    - Create a memory aid, such as associating the word 'slip' with the word 'slip-up'.

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