slide
0 antonyms and opposites of slide, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
How to use slide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English slīdan, "to slide, glide" — an ancient Germanic verb related to a root meaning "slippery."
Full origin of slide →Frequently asked questions
What does “slide” mean?
The word “slide” means to move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it. In plain terms, to move smoothly across a surface — or, as a noun, a playground ride, a presentation page, or a microscope specimen holder.
How do you pronounce “slide”?
“Slide” is pronounced SLYD (/ˈslaɪ̯d/ in IPA).
How do you use “slide” in a sentence?
Here is “slide” used in a sentence: “The drawer slides open easily on its rails.”
What is another word for “slide”?
Words with a similar meaning to “slide” include slider.
What part of speech is “slide”?
Depending on how it is used, “slide” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “slide” come from?
The word “slide” comes from Old English. From Old English slīdan, "to slide, glide" — an ancient Germanic verb related to a root meaning "slippery.".
Is “slide” a common word?
“Slide” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “slide” have?
“Slide” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
What is the difference between 'slide' and 'slip'?
'Slide' means to move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it, often deliberately and in a controlled way. 'Slip' usually implies an accidental, sudden loss of footing or grip, so you slide down a banister on purpose but slip on ice by accident.
When does 'slide' mean to decrease?
Beyond physical motion, 'slide' can mean to decrease gradually in amount, value, or quality, as in 'sales slid last quarter' or 'his grades began to slide'. This figurative sense carries a sense of a slow, often unwelcome decline.
What is the past tense of 'slide'?
'Slide' is irregular: its past tense and past participle are both 'slid', as in 'she slid the door open' and 'prices had slid'. The form 'slided' is not standard English.
What words commonly follow 'slide'?
Common combinations include 'slide down', 'slide into', 'slide along', and 'slide off'. In its figurative sense you often see 'slide into debt', 'slide back', or a currency that 'slides against' another.