sliver

Meanings

• noun

  A thin piece or slice of something, especially a metal or a gem.

  - "The jeweler handed me a sliver of gold to examine."
  - "I found a sliver of glass in my salad."

• noun

  A very small amount of something.

  - "He took a sliver of pie for dessert."
  - "Can I have a sliver of your cheese?"

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈslɪ.vɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shard , slice , splinter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sliver
rives , hives , dives , ives

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Homophones

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

1. sliver (Irish) : a sharp or thin piece
   

2. sliver (Scottish) : a small stream or brook
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sliver that leads to same result
sliver , slivers , slivered , slivering

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Etymology

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Old English 'slever' or 'sleowe', meaning 'slip, slide'.

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Trivia

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1. A sliver of silver was once used as a form of currency in ancient Greece.

2. The world's largest sliver of cheese weighs over 3,000 pounds!

3. In the Harry Potter series, a 'Sliver of Stone' is a mysterious object that holds great power.

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Related Concepts

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1. shaving: The act of cutting or slicing something into thin pieces, similar to a sliver.

2. slice: A thin piece or portion of something, similar to a sliver.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sliver' is often used metaphorically to describe a thin or delicate situation or an insignificant detail. In art, it can refer to a thin layer of paint or a delicate carving.

How to Memorize "sliver"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin piece of metal or a gem in your hand. Visualize the way it feels and looks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sliver' with the idea of thinness or delicateness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slim, Little, Very Important, Long-lasting Elegant Nugget' (SLIVELEN) to remember the definition of a sliver as a thin piece or slice of something.

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