Slip (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
To make a mistake or be incorrect.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 3
Move easily; "slip into something comfortable".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Meaning 4
Cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion; "he slipped the bolt into place".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 5
Move smoothly and easily; "the bolt slipped into place"; "water slipped from the polished marble".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 6
Pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 7
Move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Get worse; "My grades are slipping".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 9
Pass out of one's memory.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 10
Move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The thief slipped into the house unnoticed through the open window.
- The boat slipped out of the harbor without being detected by the authorities.
- The politician slipped out of the meeting without answering any questions from the press.
- The dog slipped out of the house and ran into the street.
- The suspect slipped away from the police and disappeared into the crowd.