Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slip
verb
/slɪp/
Definition
To slide unintentionally for a short distance, typically losing one’s balance.
Examples
- Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
- He tried to hold onto the railing, but he managed to slip and fall.
- She always slips her phone into her pocket when she leaves home.
Meaning
The act of sliding or losing one’s hold, causing a fall or mistake.
Synonyms
- slide
- glide
- fall
- omit
