slide

[slaɪd]

slide Definition

  • 1to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it
  • 2a smooth, flat piece of material that can be moved horizontally or vertically to cover an opening
  • 3a structure designed for children to play on, consisting of a smooth, steep slope that they can slide down

Using slide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ball slid across the floor.

  • Example

    She slid into the seat next to him.

  • Example

    He slid the book onto the shelf.

  • Example

    The playground has a slide and swings.

  • Example

    The child slid down the slide with a big smile on his face.

slide Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using slide

  • to allow something to be forgotten or ignored, especially when it should be dealt with

    Example

    I know I should clean the house, but I'm going to let it slide until tomorrow.

  • in a state of decline or decrease

    Example

    The company's profits have been on the slide for the past year.

  • to score a run in baseball by sliding feet-first into home plate

    Example

    The runner slid into home just ahead of the tag to score the winning run.

Phrases with slide

  • a structure at a water park that consists of a long, steep chute down which people can slide while being sprayed with water

    Example

    The water slide was the most popular attraction at the water park.

  • a mechanical device used for making mathematical calculations, consisting of a ruler with a sliding central strip

    Example

    Before the advent of electronic calculators, the slide rule was an essential tool for engineers and scientists.

  • a course of action that seems to lead inevitably from one action or result to another with unintended consequences

    Example

    Some people argue that legalizing marijuana is a slippery slope that will lead to the legalization of other drugs.

Origins of slide

from Old English 'slīdan', meaning 'to slip away'

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Summary: slide in Brief

The verb 'slide' [slaɪd] means to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it. It can also refer to a smooth, flat piece of material that can be moved horizontally or vertically to cover an opening, or a structure designed for children to play on. Examples include 'The ball slid across the floor,' and 'The playground has a slide and swings.' Phrases like 'water slide' and 'slide rule' extend its meaning, while idioms like 'let something slide' and 'on the slide' denote neglect or decline.

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