What does SLIDE mean?

Here is the requested information on "slide": Slide

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition:

• As a verb: to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact with it.
• As a noun: a smooth movement along a surface.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slaɪd/
• UK: /slaɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slide" originated from the Old English word "slīdan," which means to slide or slip. It has been used in English since the 14th century and has been a common word in the language ever since. It is commonly used in everyday language to describe a smooth movement along a surface, such as a child sliding down a slide at a playground.

Synonyms:

• As a verb: glide, slip, coast, skid, slither
• As a noun: slip, glide, skid, coast, slither

Related Words:

• glide
• slant
• smile
• snide
• spied

Example Sentences:

• He watched the ball slide across the floor.
• She slid down the slide at the playground.
• The car slid on the icy road.
• He slid the note under the door.
• The presentation included a slide show.