Slides: meaning, definitions and examples

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slides

 

[ slaɪdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

presentation

A series of images or pages displayed one after another to convey information or illustrate a specific topic.

Synonyms

presentation, presentation deck, slideshow

Examples of usage

  • She prepared informative slides for her presentation.
  • The slides contained graphs and charts to support the data.
Context #2 | Noun

playground

A structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to slide down.

Synonyms

chute, playground slide

Examples of usage

  • The kids were having fun on the slides in the playground.
  • The playground had multiple slides for different age groups.
Context #3 | Verb

move smoothly

To move smoothly along a surface, typically with a continuous contact.

Synonyms

glide, skim, slip

Examples of usage

  • The skater slid gracefully across the ice.
  • The snake slid silently through the grass.

Translations

Translations of the word "slides" in other languages:

🇵🇹 slides

🇮🇳 स्लाइड्स

🇩🇪 Folien

🇮🇩 slide

🇺🇦 слайди

🇵🇱 slajdy

🇯🇵 スライド

🇫🇷 diapositives

🇪🇸 diapositivas

🇹🇷 slaytlar

🇰🇷 슬라이드

🇸🇦 شرائح

🇨🇿 snímky

🇸🇰 snímky

🇨🇳 幻灯片

🇸🇮 diapozitivi

🇮🇸 skyggnur

🇰🇿 слайдтар

🇬🇪 სლაიდები

🇦🇿 slaydlar

🇲🇽 diapositivas

Etymology

The word 'slides' originated from the Old English word 'slidan', which meant 'to move smoothly'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to smooth movement or presentation. The use of 'slides' in the context of presentations became popular with the advent of projection technology, allowing information to be visually displayed in a sequential manner.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,866 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.