slivered

Meanings

• Verb

  To slice or cut thinly, especially into small pieces or thin slices.

• Noun

  A thin slice or shaving of something.

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Variants

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sliver , slivered , slivering , slivers

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Etymology

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From Old English slifian, from slif 'sliver'. Related to sliver.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slivered' is also used in the field of geology to describe thin layers of rock.

2. In the culinary world, 'slivered' onions are thinly sliced onions used in various dishes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slice: Related to the act of slicing or cutting.

2. Shaving: Related to the act of cutting thinly, especially to remove hair.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slivered' is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or experiences that are thin or fleeting. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the narrator describes Gatsby's past as 'slivered' and 'fragmented'. In art, 'slivered' metal or glass can create intricate and beautiful patterns.

How to Memorize "slivered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize slicing a thin apple or potato to understand the meaning of 'slivered'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'slivered' with the thinness and delicacy of a slice of cake or pie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Slivered' as 'Slice' Verb'ed' - the past tense of the verb 'to slice'.

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