What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slipback
Example
After months of sobriety, he had a slipback and started drinking again. [slipback: noun]
Example
The company experienced a slipback in sales due to the pandemic. [slipback: noun]
setback
Example
The team faced a setback when their equipment malfunctioned. [setback: noun]
Example
She experienced a setback in her career when she was passed over for a promotion. [setback: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Setback is more commonly used than slipback in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between slipback and setback?
Both slipback and setback are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
