Simple meaning
What does Slide mean?
Slide means to move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
Dictionary definition
To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
Example sentences
Slide in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a slide to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word slide describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used slide to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Slide
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Slide word family
Base word
slide
verb
slide
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does slide mean?
Slide is used to describe to move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
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