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slice
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- pronunciation:
- slaIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A slice is a piece of something that has been sliced. When you cut bread, you make slices.
I had a slice of pizza for lunch.Could you put another slice of cheese on my sandwich?
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| related words: |
bit, chip, cut, part, wedge |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slices, slicing, sliced |
| definition: |
When you slice something, you make straight cuts through it and make pieces that are usually about the same size. When you slice meat, you make long, flat pieces. When you slice pie, you make pieces that look like the shape of triangles.
My mom baked some bread, but we can't have any until it's cool enough to slice it.
- similar words:
- carve, cut
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| related words: |
cut, scrape, scratch, section |
| derivations: |
sliceable (adj.), slicer (n.) |
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