How do you use the word "slip" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "slip" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "slip": If you're not careful, you might slip and fall on the icy steps. The boss called Jim into his office and gave him his pink slip.

Slip Meaning

/ˈslɪp/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbTo lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

verbTo err.

Sentence Examples

If you're not careful, you might slip and fall on the icy steps.

The boss called Jim into his office and gave him his pink slip.

Tom talked too much and let the secret slip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

slide steal skid

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

Wet soap can easily ____ out of your hand and drop to the floor.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Be careful not to ____ on the wet floor that the cleaners have just finished mopping.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-West Germanic *slippjander. Old Saxon *slippiander. Middle Low German slippender.? Middle English slippen English slip From Middle English slippen, probably from Middle Low German slippen, from Old Saxon *slippian, from Proto-West Germanic *slippjan, from Proto-Germanic *slipjaną (“to glide”), an iterative form of *slīpaną (“to slip, slide”), from Proto-Indo-European *sleyb- (“slimy; to slide”). Possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *slewbʰ- (“slip, slide”), or related to Proto-Germanic *slībaną (“to split”); related to Old English slipor (“slippery”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian slipje (“to slip”), Dutch slippen (“to slip”), German Low German slippen.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"[...] but in the damp conditions prevailing the driver sensibly was unwilling to attempt the climb up through Combe Down tunnel without help, for fear of slipping to a standstill in the unventilated bore, […]" — 1960 March, “Motive Power Miscellany: Western Region”, in Trains Illustrated, page 184:

"Fernando Amorebieta seemed to have checked him, but a stepover created a fraction of room that became significant as the defender slipped, giving Falcao just enough space to curl a superb finish into the top corner." — 2012 May 9, Jonathan Wilson, “Europa League: Radamel Falcao’s Atlético Madrid rout Athletic Bilbao”, in the Guardian:

"There is one that slippeth in his speach, but not from his heart, and who is he that hath not offended with his tongue?" — 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Ecclesiasticus 19:16:

"Tvvo other VVitneſſes gave the follovving Evidence; That in his officious Attendance upon his Miſtreſs, he had try'd to ſlip a Povvder into her Drink, and that he vvas once catch'd endeavouring to ſtifle her vvith a Pillovv as ſhe vvas aſleep; […]" — 1733, Humphry Polesworth [pseudonym; John Arbuthnot], Alexander Pope, compiler, “Law is a Bottomless Pit. Or, The History of John Bull. […]. The Second Part. Chapter XI. The Apprehending, Examination, and Imprisonment of Jack, for Suspicion of Poisoning.”, in Miscellanies, 2nd edition, volume II, London: […] Benjamin Motte, […], →OCLC, page 119:

"“This is a very urgent message for the countess’ ears alone,” replied Rokoff. “Tell her that she must arise and slip something about her and come to the telephone. I shall call up again in five minutes.”" — 1913, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan, New York: Ballantine Books, published 1963, page 43:

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