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slide
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- pronunciation:
- slaId
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slides, sliding, slid |
| definition 1: |
When something slides, it moves easily over a smooth surface. It is sometimes hard to stop or control something that is sliding.
The floors are so smooth in their new house that Natalia and her brother can slide on them in their socks.Jacob ran through the snow and then slid across the ice on the pond.We could see the car sliding in the snow, but finally the driver was able to control the car again.
- similar words:
- coast, glide, sail, slip
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| definition 2: |
When a baseball player slides, they fall from a running position and let their feet and legs slide along the ground toward the base. Another way a player can slide is to leap toward the base with their arms out and let their arms and chest slide over the ground. Sliding is way to reach the base faster than running all the way to the base.
It was exciting to see our favorite player slide into home base and score.
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| definition 3: |
If someone slides behind a curtain, they quickly get behind the curtain without anyone seeing them.
The thief took what he wanted and slid out the back door.The cat was afraid and slid under the bed.- synonyms:
- slip, sneak, steal
- similar words:
- escape
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| definition 4: |
When you slide something across a smooth surface, you send it over the surface easily and without it slowing down much. It travels easily over the surface because the surface is smooth.
My mom slid her car keys across the table to my dad.Ethan slid the puck over to Ryan.- synonyms:
- slip
- similar words:
- glide, pass
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| definition 5: |
If you slide a note to your friend, you give them the note quickly and quietly, and without being seen.
Stacey slid a valentine into Drew's pocket.- synonyms:
- slip
- similar words:
- pass
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| related words: |
trip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A slide is something with a smooth surface that slants down toward the ground. A person or thing can move down a slide easily and quickly. There is often a special kind of slide in a park or playground for children to play on. It has a ladder so kids can climb to the top.
My little brother loves to go down the big slide at the playground in the park.
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| definition 2: |
A slide is a small piece of glass that holds something so that it can be looked at under a microscope.
The nurse prepared a slide with a drop of blood from the patient. Under the microscope, she could see a certain type of bacteria. |
| definition 3: |
A slide is a piece of film on which there is an image that can be shown much larger on a screen.
At their anniversary party, Danielle's grandparents showed slides of their wedding. |
| derivation: |
slidable (adj.) |
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