Overslip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overslip is a verb meaning (transitive) To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond.
Meaning
(transitive) To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To omit or neglect.
Example Sentences
to overslip time or opportunity
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Word Forms
- overslips
- overslipping
- overslipped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overslide, slide, slip, outglide, glide, slipslop.
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