Word SLIP: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

slip

🇺🇸 [slɪp]

Meanings

To lose one's footing or make a sudden, unintended movement, often resulting in a fall or a mistake. It can also refer to something moving smoothly or quietly from one position to another.

Examples

• He slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell down.
• I noticed a slip of paper on the desk.
• She slipped the letter into the envelope quickly.

Synonyms

slide • slither • fall

Antonyms

grip • hold • stability