Here is the requested information on "slots":
1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
- Noun: a narrow opening or groove in a surface, typically one that is used to hold or guide something; a space in a schedule or plan for an event or activity to take place
- Verb: place (something) into a slot; fit (someone or something) into a schedule or plan
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /slɑts/
- UK: /slɒts/
4. Origin and Usage: The noun "slots" originated in the mid-16th century and is derived from Middle Dutch "slote" which means "barrier or lock for a river". The verb "slots" originated in the early 17th century and is derived from the noun. "Slots" have various applications, from holding or guiding something to scheduling activities or events.
5. Synonyms: groove, channel, niche, opening, space, schedule, timetable, agenda, program
6. Related Words:
- Slat, Sloth, Sooty, Sloop, Slope
7. Example Sentences:
- Noun: She inserted the card into the slot and waited for the machine to read it.
- Verb: He managed to slot in a quick workout between meetings.