"Slip" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To slip means to move or cause something to move suddenly and smoothly flat or backwards, often in a way that is not important or controlled.
Example: She slipped on the floor and fell.
It can also mean to do something quietly or secretly.
Example: He slipped the food to the child.
Additionally, slip can refer to a small plate of food, usually with a thin layer of sauce or meat.
Example: I had a slip of bacon with my eggs.
In the medical field, a slip is a type of resident or intern in a hospital or clinic.
Example: The medical resident took the slip to consult with the doctor.
Lastly, slip can also mean a strip of material, especially fabric, that is used to fasten something, such as a wall or a shelf.
Example: The shelf was held up by a strip of wood and a slip.
To move quietly and stealthily, especially by bending the knees and lowering the body. or to move in a slinking manner, with a smooth, supple motion, typically to avoid being seen.<br><br>Example: The cat slinks through the shadows.
A type of shoe that does not have laces or straps to tie, instead having a sole that can be slipped onto the foot.
A small mistake or miscalculation that is made suddenly, often because someone is careless or forgetful.<br><br>Example: "He made a slip-up in his presentation and forgot to thank the CEO."<br><br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error, faux pas, mishap.<br><br>Antonyms: success, accomplishment, triumph, achievement.
Mistakes or errors, especially those made in speech or action, often resulting from carelessness or absent-mindedness.
"Slipped" is the past tense of the verb "slip", which means to move or fall suddenly and without control, often because of a lack of balance or traction. It can also mean to make a careless or unconscious mistake, or to avoid doing something fixed or agreed upon.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She slipped on the ice and fell.<br> I slipped up and forgot my lines during the play.<br> He slipped out of the house without saying goodbye.
The state or quality of being slippery or smooth to the touch; a tendency to slide or glide easily.<br><br>Example: "The ice made the sidewalk slippery, and she fell on her way home."<br><br>Synonyms: slickness, smoothness, lubricity, smooth-glidingness.<br><br>Antonyms: roughness, ruggedness, slipperlessness.
Slippers are a type of footwear designed for comfort and warmth, typically made of soft materials such as plush, velvet, or sheepskin. They are usually worn as a casual indoor clothing item, often to wear around the house, while sitting or lounging.