slipped

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or cause to move out of a normal position or place, often accidentally.

  - "The ball slipped from my hand."
  - "She slipped on the ice and fell."
  - "The car slipped into a ditch."

• Verb

  To fail to do something, often through neglect or carelessness.

  - "The student slipped up in his exam."
  - "The team slipped in the second half of the game."
  - "He slipped on his promise to his friend."

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Pronunciation

1. /slɪpt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slipped
drip , rip , slip , trip

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Variants

List of all variants of slipped that leads to same result
slip , slipped , slipping , slips , slipped disc , slipped discs , slipped disk , slipped disks , pink slip , pink slips , pink-slip , pink-slipped , pink-slipping , pink-slips , slip up , slipped up , slipping up , slips up , slip away , slipped away , slipping away , slips away , slip in , slipped in , slipping in , slips in , slip out , slipped out , slipping out , slips out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English slippan, from slippian, to slip or slide.

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Trivia

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

2. In the world of magic, a 'slip' is a mistake made during a magic trick.

3. The term 'slip' is also used in the printing industry to describe a misalignment of printed material.

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Related Concepts

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1. Falls: Related to slips, as a slip often results in a fall.

2. Accidents: Slips can be considered a type of accident.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slipped' is used figuratively to describe a mistake or failure. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Slip,' which is a swinging tune with a catchy melody.

How to Memorize "slipped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball slipping from your hand or a car slipping on an icy road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slipped' with the image of something moving unexpectedly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slippery Slope' to remember the definition of 'slipped'.

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