Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slipped

verb
/slɪpt/
Definition
To slide or cause to slide unintentionally; to lose one’s footing and slide.
Examples
  • He slipped on the wet floor and nearly fell.
  • She slipped her hand into his as they walked.
  • The note slipped from his fingers and floated to the ground.
Meaning
The act of losing balance and sliding suddenly, often resulting in a fall or loss of control.
Synonyms
  • slid
  • glided
  • slid away
  • lost footing