Meaning

(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface..

Definitions by Sense

1. (ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
2. (intransitive) To move on a low-friction surface.
3. (intransitive, baseball) To drop down and skid into a base.
4. (intransitive) To lose one’s balance on a slippery surface.
5. (transitive) To pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.
6. (transitive) To subtly direct a facial expression at (someone).
7. (intransitive, obsolete) To pass inadvertently.
8. (intransitive) To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

Example Sentences

He slid the boat across the grass.

The safe slid slowly.

Snow slides down the side of a mountain.

The car slid on the ice.

They bathe in summer, and in winter slide.

Jones slid into second.

He slid while going around the corner.

to alter the meaning of a question by sliding in a word

Word Forms

• slides
• sliding
• slid
• slidden

Synonyms for slide

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When Should You Use Slide?

Use slide when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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