slipped
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for slipped, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having part of an underlying layer or stalk showing, as with certain garnished dishes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “slipped” mean?
The word “slipped” means having part of an underlying layer or stalk showing, as with certain garnished dishes. In plain terms, a rare adjective use describing something with part of its stem or structure exposed; far more common is simply the past tense of "slip," as in "she slipped on the ice.".
How do you pronounce “slipped”?
“Slipped” is pronounced slihpt (/slɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “slipped” in a sentence?
Here is “slipped” used in a sentence: “The chef served a slipped egg dish with the yolk peeking through.”
What part of speech is “slipped”?
“Slipped” is an adjective.
Is “slipped” a common word?
“Slipped” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is slipped the past tense of slip?
Yes. Slip is a regular verb, so slipped serves as both its simple past tense and its past participle, as in "she slipped on the ice" and "the date had slipped my mind."
Why does slipped have a double p?
English doubles the final consonant of a short verb that ends in a single vowel plus a single consonant before adding -ed, to keep the vowel sound short. Slip therefore becomes slipped, just as stop becomes stopped and plan becomes planned.
What is the difference between slipped and slid?
Slipped usually describes a brief, unintended loss of grip or footing, as in "he slipped on the wet floor." Slid is the past tense of slide and describes a smooth, continuous movement across a surface, which can be either deliberate or accidental.