First Known Use: 14th century
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1slip
verb \ˈslip\
slippedslip·ping
Definition of SLIP
intransitive verb
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a (1) : to escape from memory or consciousness (2) : to become uttered through inadvertence b : to pass quickly or easily away : become lost <let an opportunity slip>
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: to fall into error or fault : lapse
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a : to slide out of place or away from a support or one's grasp b : to slide on or down a slippery surface <slip on the stairs> c : to flow smoothly
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: to get speedily into or out of clothing <slipped into his coat>
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: to fall off from a standard or accustomed level by degrees : decline
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: sideslip
transitive verb
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: to cause to move easily and smoothly : slide
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: to put on (a garment) quickly —usually used with on <slip on a coat>
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a : to insert, place, or pass quietly or secretly b : to give or pay on the sly
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: dislocate <slipped his shoulder>
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: to transfer (a stitch) from one needle to another without working a stitch
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: to avoid (a punch) by moving the body or head quickly to one side
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Origin of SLIP
Middle English slippen, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; akin to Middle High German slipfen to slide, Old High German slīfan to smooth, and perhaps to Greek olibros slippery
2slip
noun
Definition of SLIP
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a : a sloping ramp extending out into the water to serve as a place for landing or repairing ships b : a ship's or boat's berth between two piers
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: the act or an instance of departing secretly or hurriedly <gave his pursuer the slip>
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a : a mistake in judgment, policy, or procedure b : an unintentional and trivial mistake or fault : lapse <a slip of the tongue>
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: a leash so made that it can be quickly slipped
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a : an undergarment made in dress length and usually having shoulder straps; also : half-slip b : a case into which something is slipped; specifically : pillowcase
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: a disposition or tendency to slip easily
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: the action of sideslipping : an instance of sideslipping
First Known Use of SLIP
15th century
Synonym Discussion of SLIP
error, mistake, blunder, slip, lapse mean a departure from what is true, right, or proper. error suggests the existence of a standard or guide and a straying from the right course through failure to make effective use of this <procedural errors>. mistake implies misconception or inadvertence and usually expresses less criticism than error <dialed the wrong number by mistake>. blunder regularly imputes stupidity or ignorance as a cause and connotes some degree of blame <diplomatic blunders>. slip stresses inadvertence or accident and applies especially to trivial but embarrassing mistakes <a slip of the tongue>. lapse stresses forgetfulness, weakness, or inattention as a cause <a lapse in judgment>.
3slip
noun
Definition of SLIP
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a : a small shoot or twig cut for planting or grafting : scion b : descendant, offspring
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a : a long narrow strip of material b : a small piece of paper
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: a young and slender person <a slip of a girl>
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: a long seat or narrow pew
Origin of SLIP
Middle English slippe, probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, split, slit, flap
First Known Use: 15th century
4slip
transitive verb
slippedslip·ping
Definition of SLIP
: to take cuttings from (a plant) : divide into slips <slip a geranium>
First Known Use of SLIP
1530
5slip
noun
Definition of SLIP
: a mixture of finely divided clay and water used especially by potters (as for casting or decorating wares or in cementing separately formed parts)
Origin of SLIP
Middle English slyp slime, from Old English slypa slime, paste; akin to Old English slūpan to slip — more at sleeve
First Known Use: 1640
SLIPPED Defined for Kids
1slip
verb \ˈslip\
slippedslip·ping
Definition of SLIP for Kids
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: to move easily and smoothly <He slipped the ring on his finger.>
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: to slide into or out of place or away from a support <Try to slip the bolt and open the door.> <The book slipped out of my hand.>
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: to slide on a slippery surface so as to lose balance <I slipped on the wet floor.>
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: to pass or let pass or escape without being noted, used, or done <Time slipped by.>
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: to move into or out of a place without being noticed <She slipped from the room.>
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: to escape the attention or memory of <It just slipped my mind.>
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: to put on or take off a piece of clothing quickly and easily <The child slipped out of his coat.>
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: to make or become known by mistake <“Who's Shiloh?” she asks, and David realizes he's let it slip. — Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh>
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: to go from one state or condition to an often worse one <Your grades are slipping.>
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: to get away from <One of the robbers slipped the police.>
— slip up
: to make a mistake
2slip
noun
Definition of SLIP for Kids
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: the act or an instance of sliding down or out of place <a slip on the ice>
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: a secret or quick departure or escape <Their prisoner gave them the slip.>
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: a small mistake : blunder
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: a fall from some level or standard : decline <a slip in stock prices>
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: a place for a ship between two piers
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: an undergarment for women made in dress or skirt length
3slip
noun
Definition of SLIP for Kids
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: a usually small piece of paper and especially one used for some record <a permission slip>
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: a long narrow piece of material
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