noun
Uncommon
slit
SLIHT
Slit (noun) means a long, narrow cut or opening. Example: “Light came through a slit in the curtains.”
noun
1
A long, narrow cut or opening.
"Light came through a slit in the curtains."
"The skirt had a slit up the side."
verb
1
To make a long, narrow cut in something.
"He slit the envelope open with a letter opener."
"She slit the fabric along the seam."
How to use slit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin cut or opening, or the act of cutting one.
Common pairings
a slit in the fabric
slit open
slit someone's throat
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Word forms
- Plural
- slits
- Third person singular
- slits
- Past tense
- slitten
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Etymology
From Old English slītan, meaning "to tear apart," from a Proto-Germanic root shared with the idea of ripping or splitting.
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What does “slit” mean?
The word “slit” means a long, narrow cut or opening. In plain terms, a thin cut or opening, or the act of cutting one.
How do you pronounce “slit”?
“Slit” is pronounced SLIHT (/ˈslɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “slit” in a sentence?
Here is “slit” used in a sentence: “Light came through a slit in the curtains.”
What part of speech is “slit”?
Depending on how it is used, “slit” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “slit” come from?
The word “slit” comes from Old English. From Old English slītan, meaning "to tear apart," from a Proto-Germanic root shared with the idea of ripping or splitting.
Is “slit” a common word?
“Slit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slit” have?
“Slit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow cut or opening.
