sliver
Sliver (noun) means a small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger. Example: “A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail.”
How to use sliver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin, narrow piece cut or split off from something bigger.
Word forms
slivered past tense, slivers plural, slivers singular
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A _____ of wood got stuck under her fingernail.
Etymology
From Middle English "sliver," related to an Old English verb meaning "to split or cleave."
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What does “sliver” mean?
The word “sliver” means a small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger. In plain terms, a thin, narrow piece cut or split off from something bigger.
How do you pronounce “sliver”?
“Sliver” is pronounced SLIH-vuh (/ˈslɪvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sliver” in a sentence?
Here is “sliver” used in a sentence: “A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail.”
What part of speech is “sliver”?
“Sliver” is a noun.
Where does the word “sliver” come from?
The word “sliver” comes from Old English. From Middle English "sliver," related to an Old English verb meaning "to split or cleave.".
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