slip

verb
UK: /slɪp/
US: /slɪp/

  1. To slide without intending to.

    1. I slip on the ice and fell down. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful not to slip when you walk on the wet floor. [ ] [ ]

  2. To accidentally move out of position or lose grip.

    1. The glass slip from my hand and broke. [ ] [ ]
    2. The knot might slip if you don't tie it tightly enough. [ ] [ ]

  3. To go somewhere or do something without being noticed.

    1. I try to slip away from the party early. [ ] [ ]
    2. She managed to slip out while everyone was distracted. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

err slide mistake error skid
slip noun

  1. A small mistake.

    1. It was just a slip of the tongue. [ ] [ ]
    2. There were a few slips in his performance, but overall he was good. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of paper.

    1. I filled out a slip for the raffle. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please hand in your entry slip before the end of the day. [ ] [ ]

  3. A woman's undergarment worn under a dress.

    1. She wore a slip under her thin dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lace slip was visible beneath her skirt. [ ] [ ]
slip phrasal-verb

  1. To put something on or take something off quickly and easily.

    1. I slip on my shoes and went outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. She slip off her coat as she entered the warm house. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slip" in English means: To slide without intending to., To accidentally move out of position or lose grip., To go somewhere or do something without being noticed..

The phonetic transcription of "slip" is /slɪp/ in British English and /slɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slip": err, slide, mistake, error, skid.

Example usage of "slip": "I slip on the ice and fell down.". More examples on the page.