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slips

 

[ slɪps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wearable

A type of footwear that is easily put on and taken off, typically made of a thin rubber sole and a fabric upper.

Synonyms

flip-flops, sandals, slides

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of comfortable slips to the beach.
  • He slipped on his favorite pair of slips before heading out.
Context #2 | Noun

mistake

An error or mistake, especially one made unintentionally.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake

Examples of usage

  • She made a slip in her presentation and quickly corrected herself.
  • He slipped up and revealed the surprise party plans.
Context #3 | Verb

slide

To slide or lose one's footing unexpectedly, typically resulting in a sudden movement.

Synonyms

glide, skid, slide

Examples of usage

  • She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
  • He slipped while climbing the steep hill.

Translations

Translations of the word "slips" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escorregões

🇮🇳 फिसलन

🇩🇪 Ausrutscher

🇮🇩 tergelincir

🇺🇦 помилки

🇵🇱 poślizgnięcia

🇯🇵 すべり

🇫🇷 glissements

🇪🇸 deslizamientos

🇹🇷 kaymalar

🇰🇷 미끄러짐

🇸🇦 انزلاقات

🇨🇿 uklouznutí

🇸🇰 pošmyknutia

🇨🇳 滑倒

🇸🇮 spodrsljaji

🇮🇸 rennsli

🇰🇿 сүріну

🇬🇪 წამოწეულობები

🇦🇿 sürüşmələr

🇲🇽 deslizamientos

Etymology

The word 'slips' originated in the 14th century from the Middle English word 'slyppe', which meant to move smoothly or glide. Over time, it evolved to refer to both a type of footwear and a mistake or error.

See also: slip, slipper, slipperiness, slippers, slippery, slipping.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,561 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.