slip

1 of 2verb

/slɪp/

Forms:slips,slipping,slipped,slipped

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

The skater effortlessly slipped across the ice, creating elegant patterns with each glide.
The snake was able to slip silently through the grass, avoiding detection.
The canoe slipped through the calm waters of the lake, leaving ripples in its wake.
The eel had the ability to slip between rocks and crevices in the stream with incredible agility.
The figure skater used skillful footwork to slip and slide across the smooth surface of the rink.

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

The spy managed to slip through the heavily guarded compound, evading security cameras and patrols.
Wanting to leave the party early, she tried to slip out without attracting attention.
In the dark alley, the cat burglar expertly slipped past the security guard and into the building.
Not wanting to disturb the meeting, he decided to slip out quietly before it concluded.
The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing.

Synonyms:

to carefully and discreetly insert something, often unnoticed, into a particular place or object

transitive

The spy slipped a confidential message into the diplomat's pocket during the crowded reception.
She discreetly slipped a small note into her friend's bag.
The children wanted to surprise their mother, so they slipped a handmade card into her purse before she left for work.
The office memo was slipped under the door by the janitor to inform employees.
The coach slipped an encouraging note into each player's locker before the big game.

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

The hiker slipped on the icy trail and tumbled down the slope.
Careful on the wet floor; you might slip if you walk too fast.
She wore socks on the polished floor and couldn't help but slip a little with each step.
The car tires started to slip on the gravel road during the heavy rain.
During the dance routine, one of the performers accidentally slipped on a spilled drink.

Synonyms:

to deteriorate or decline in quality, performance, or condition

The athlete's skills began to slip after a prolonged period of inactivity.
Without proper maintenance, the machinery started to slip in efficiency.
The student's academic performance slipped as they struggled with personal challenges.
The company's financial stability slipped as it faced economic downturns.
The health of the ecosystem began to slip as pollution levels increased.

Synonyms:

to make an error or mistake in a particular action, statement, or process

The speaker accidentally slipped and provided inaccurate information during the presentation.
During the exam, the student realized they had slipped in solving a crucial math problem.
The news article slipped in reporting the wrong date for the upcoming event.
During the interview, the candidate slipped when answering a critical question.
The weather forecast slipped in predicting the timing of the rain, catching many by surprise.

Synonyms:

to slide or move out of a particular position, often unintentionally

The wet soap slipped from her hands and fell onto the bathroom floor.
During the tug-of-war competition, the rope suddenly slipped from the team's grip.
The bookmark slipped out of the pages as she closed the book.
As she reached for the falling leaves, they slipped through her fingers and fluttered to the ground.
Holding the heavy box, he felt it start to slip.

Synonyms:

to elude one's attention or memory, often unintentionally

Despite studying extensively, a few key facts slipped my mind during the exam.
The name of the new colleague seemed to slip his memory each time they met.
The details of the conversation began to slip as time passed, making a precise recollection challenging.
As the speaker continued, the significance of the message began to slip the audience's comprehension.

Synonyms:

to make something slide or move smoothly

transitive

The chef slipped the freshly sharpened knife through the vegetables.
With a gentle push, she slipped the shopping cart down the smooth aisle of the supermarket.
Using the lever, the operator slipped the heavy machinery into a precise position on the factory floor.
The instructor demonstrated how to slip the kayak gracefully through the calm waters of the lake.
The engineer designed a mechanism to slip the drawers of the filing cabinet open with a simple touch.