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glide

 

[ ɡlaɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

smoothly

To move smoothly and effortlessly in a particular direction, typically through the air or over water.

Synonyms

float, sail, skim, slide

Examples of usage

  • The eagle glided effortlessly through the sky.
  • The sailboat glided over the calm waters of the lake.
Context #2 | Noun

dance

A smooth, graceful movement.

Synonyms

drift, flow, slide, swoop

Examples of usage

  • The figure skater performed a beautiful glide across the ice.
  • She executed a perfect glide during the ballroom dance.

Translations

Translations of the word "glide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizar

🇮🇳 सरकना

🇩🇪 gleiten

🇮🇩 meluncur

🇺🇦 ковзати

🇵🇱 ślizgać się

🇯🇵 滑る (suberu)

🇫🇷 glisser

🇪🇸 deslizar

🇹🇷 kaymak

🇰🇷 미끄러지다 (mikkeureojida)

🇸🇦 انزلق

🇨🇿 klouzat

🇸🇰 kĺzať sa

🇨🇳 滑行 (huáxíng)

🇸🇮 drseti

🇮🇸 renna

🇰🇿 сырғанау

🇬🇪 სრიალი (sriali)

🇦🇿 sürüşmək

🇲🇽 deslizar

Etymology

The word 'glide' originated from the Old English word 'glidan', which meant 'to move smoothly, slide'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of gliding has been observed in various forms of nature, such as birds soaring effortlessly through the air and fish moving gracefully through water. The word 'glide' has since become a common term to describe smooth, effortless movement in both literal and figurative contexts.

See also: glider, gliding, paragliding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,638, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.