easy
The icy sidewalk was slippery.
What does Slippery mean?
hard to hold or walk on without slipping.
Dictionary definition
Hard to stand on or hold because something is smooth, wet, or slick.
Example sentences
Slippery in a sentence
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Wet leaves can make a trail slippery after rain.
hard
The safety sign warned that the floor was slippery near the pool entrance.
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Practice 1
What does slippery mean?
Slippery describes something smooth, wet, or slick that can make you slip.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to slippery?
Slick is close in meaning to slippery.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for slippery?
A rough surface often has more grip and is less slippery.
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slip · er · ee · strongest beat: slip
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WordSlippery.
Partadjective.
MeaningSlippery means hard to hold or walk on without slipping.
ExampleExample: The icy sidewalk was slippery.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- slip · er · ee
- Strongest beat
- slip
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on slip.
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Word family
Slippery word family
Base word
slippery
adjective
slipperier
More slippery.
adjective
slipperiest
Most slippery.
noun
slipperiness
The quality of being slippery.
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Hint for students
hard to hold or walk on without slipping.
Common mix-up
Slippery is not the same as rough. Slippery means hard to hold or walk on without slipping.
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Read this model sentence: Wet leaves can make a trail slippery after rain. Clue words: wet, leaves, make. Underline clue words that show why slippery fits instead of rough. Now write one new sentence that shows slippery without using the word slippery. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show slippery?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Wet leaves can make a trail slippery after rain." Why does slippery fit better than rough?
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