Definition Synonyms
Definition of slipped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
displacedmoved out of place unintentionally
- The slipped disc caused him severe pain.
2.
heraldryTECH. UK with part of the stalk displayedTECH. UK
- The emblem showed a slipped rose.
Expressions with slipped
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forget to do something planned or intended
I was going to call you, but it completely slipped my mind!
fail to notice or remember something unintentionally
It slipped her notice that the meeting was rescheduled.
fail to remember something temporarily
It slipped my mind to call her yesterday.
to say something accidentally without intending to reveal it
It slipped out that she was moving to another city.
painful condition where spinal disc moves or ruptures
He missed work due to a slipped disc.
having received a notice of dismissal from employment
After being pink-slipped, she updated her resume to start job hunting..
condition where spinal disk moves out of place
He suffered from a slipped disk after the accident.
moment when someone once admired shows fault and loses perfect image
After the scandal, everyone's saying the politician's halo slipped.
Origin of slipped
Old English, slipan (to glide)
Terms with slipped included in their meaning
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gone by
time that has passed or slipped by
displaced
slipped out of place or position
abr: slip one, knit one, and pass slipstitch over
slip one stitch, knit one, then pass slipped stitch over
clothing
designed to be slipped over the head
acr: Slip, Slip, Knit
knitting move where two stitches are slipped then knitted together
Examples of slipped in a sentence
Her slipped shoulder required immediate medical attention. The coat of arms featured a slipped oak leaf. A slipped branch adorned the family crest.
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- French:déplacé, dépassant, ...
- German:verrutscht, gestielt, ...
- Italian:scivolato, con gambo, ...
- Spanish:desplazado, con tallo expuesto, ...
- Portuguese:deslocado, despontado, ...
- Chinese:滑脱的, 带茎的, ...
- Japanese:ずれた, 茎が見える, ...
- Arabic:مُنْزَلِق, مُزَوَّد بِسَاق, ...
- Hebrew:מוּסָט, עִם חֵלֶק מֵהַגִּבְעוֹל מֻצָּג, ...
- Russian:смещённый, срезанный, ...
- Ukrainian:зміщений, зірваний, ...
- Hindi:खिसका हुआ, फिसला हुआ, ...
Definition of slip - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
balanceintr. lose traction and slide unexpectedlyintr.
- He slipped on the icy sidewalk.
2.
errorintr. make a mistake or errorintr.
- He slipped up during the presentation..
3.
coming looseintr. become free from somethingintr.
- The knot slipped from the post during the storm.
4.
smoothintr. move smoothly and easilyintr.
- The boat slipped through the water.
5.
clothingtr./intr. put on or take off easily or quicklytr./intr.
- She slipped into her shoes.
6.
letting gotr. release someone or something from somethingtr.
- She slipped the dog from its leash before sunrise.
7.
communicationintr. accidentally reveal a secretintr.
- He slipped and mentioned the surprise party.
8.
stealthintr. move quickly and quietlyintr.
- She slipped out of the room unnoticed.
9.
covertpass something secretly
- He slipped the note into her hand.
10.
healthdecline in health or ability
- His memory is starting to slip.
Noun
1.
movementact of sliding unintentionally
- He had a slip on the icy sidewalk..
2.
errorsmall mistake or error
- He apologized for the slip in his calculations..
3.
clothingDated US woman's undergarment worn under a dressDated US
- She wore a slip under her evening gown.
4.
stationerysmall piece of paper
- He wrote the note on a slip of paper.
5.
horticultureTECH. part of a plant used for propagationTECH.
- He planted a slip to grow a new rose bush.
6.
maritimeTECH. space for a ship to dockTECH.
- The yacht was secured in the slip.
7.
ceramicsTECH. thin mixture of clay and waterTECH.
- The potter applied slip to the vase.
8.
appearanceDated young and slender personDated
- She was just a slip of a girl.
Images of slip
woman's undergarment worn under a dress 
small piece of paper 
part of a plant used for propagation 
space for a ship to dock 
thin mixture of clay and water
Expressions with slip
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move quietly or unobtrusively back to a place
She managed to slip back into the room without anyone noticing.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
He let the chance to invest in the project slip by..
move downwards smoothly or easily
The book slipped down the shelf.
enter a place quietly without being noticed
He managed to slip in without anyone noticing.
move quietly into a place
She slipped into the room unnoticed.
remove an article of clothing quickly
He slipped off his jacket as he entered.
put on clothing quickly and easily
She slipped on her shoes before heading out.
leave a place quietly and unnoticed
She managed to slip out without anyone noticing.
leave a place quietly and quickly
She tried to slip out of the meeting unnoticed.
fail to take advantage of an opportunity
She let a chance slip to join the team.
accidentally reveal confidential information during conversation
She let a secret slip during the meeting.
accidentally reveal a secret or information
He let the surprise party slip during lunch.
commit a small mistake unintentionally
She made a slip during her presentation.
leave quietly or secretly
He managed to slip away from the party without anyone noticing..
move out of someone's hand or hold suddenly
The ball slipped from his grasp and rolled away.
move smoothly into the correct position
The key will slip into place if you turn it gently.
unintentional error made while speaking
He called her by the wrong name, a slip of the tongue.
pass unnoticed or unaddressed
The error managed to slip through despite careful review..
lose a chance because of inaction or despite trying
Don't let this job slip through your fingers!
to escape notice or attention
The error slipped through the cracks and wasn't corrected in time.
make a small mistake unintentionally
He slipped up and forgot the meeting.
be forgotten or not remembered
I meant to call you, but it slipped my mind.
evade or escape from someone pursuing
The thief managed to give the police the slip.
escape from someone following you
He managed to give the slip to the guards.
Origin of slip
Middle English, slippen (to glide)
Examples of slip in a sentence
The dancer slipped during the performance. I slipped when calculating the totals. She slipped in her speech and gave the wrong name. The ring slipped from her finger. One boot slipped off in the mud. She watched the fish slip beneath the surface.
The car slipped on the icy road. He slipped off his jacket as he entered. She slipped on her coat before heading out. She slipped her hand from his grasp. He slipped the note from his pocket. She slipped and told him the secret. Don't slip and reveal the plan. He managed to slip past the guards. The cat slipped through the narrow opening. She slipped a key beneath the doormat. The guard slipped the visitor a warning. After the stroke, her speech began to slip. Without therapy, his mobility may slip further. A slip on the wet floor caused her to fall. He avoided a slip by holding onto the railing. There was a slip in the report that needed correction. A slip in the speech caused confusion among the audience. She bought a new slip for the dress. The slip was made of silk. She jotted down the address on a slip. The receipt was printed on a small slip. She took a slip from the plant for her garden. The gardener used a slip to propagate the vine. The captain guided the vessel into the slip. Each slip in the marina was occupied. She used slip to join the clay pieces. Slip was brushed over the sculpture for texture. He was a slip of a boy, barely noticeable. The slip of a child danced gracefully.
View all translations of slip
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- French:glisser, glissement, ...
- German:ausrutschen, Rutschen, ...
- Italian:scivolare, scivolata, ...
- Spanish:resbalar, resbalón, ...
- Portuguese:escorregar, escorregadela, ...
- Chinese:滑倒, 滑动, ...
- Japanese:滑る, 滑り, ...
- Arabic:اِنْزَلَقَ, زَلَق, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחְלִיק, הַחְלָקָה, ...
- Russian:поскользнуться, скольжение, ...
- Ukrainian:ковзати, ковзання, ...
- Hindi:फिसलना, फिसलाव, ...
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