Slide: meaning, definitions and examples

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slide

 

[ slaɪd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

presentation

A small flat piece of glass or other material on which a picture or writing is displayed. It is usually inserted into a projector for displaying images on a screen.

Synonyms

film, foil, transparency

Examples of usage

  • She prepared a series of slides for her presentation at work.
  • The lecturer used slides to illustrate his points during the seminar.
Context #2 | Verb

move smoothly along a surface

To move smoothly along a surface, typically with a continuous contact between the surface and the object.

Synonyms

glide, skate, slip

Examples of usage

  • The skater was able to slide effortlessly across the ice.
  • The snake can slide through narrow openings due to its flexible body.

Translations

Translations of the word "slide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizar

🇮🇳 स्लाइड

🇩🇪 rutschen

🇮🇩 meluncur

🇺🇦 ковзати

🇵🇱 ślizgać się

🇯🇵 スライド

🇫🇷 glisser

🇪🇸 deslizar

🇹🇷 kaymak

🇰🇷 미끄러지다

🇸🇦 انزلاق

🇨🇿 klouzat

🇸🇰 šmýkať sa

🇨🇳 滑动

🇸🇮 drseti

🇮🇸 renna

🇰🇿 сырғанау

🇬🇪 სრიალა

🇦🇿 sürüşmək

🇲🇽 deslizar

Etymology

The word 'slide' originated from the Old English word 'slīdan', meaning 'to move smoothly'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings, including a piece of glass for projection and smooth movement along a surface. The concept of 'slide' has been prevalent in human history, from the invention of the slide projector to the joy of sliding down a playground slide.

See also: backslide, backsliding, slider, slides, slideshow, sliding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,602, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.