Slip

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪp/

Slip (verb)

  1. To accidentally slide and lose your balance.
  2. To pass by without being noticed or caught.
  3. To make a small mistake or error.

Examples

  • She might slip on the wet floor.
  • Be careful not to slip on the ice.

Common collocations: slip on ice, slip and fall, slip by, slip through the cracks, slip up

Slip (noun)

  1. A small error or mistake.
  2. A small piece of paper, often used for notes.

Examples

  • Everyone makes a slip now and then.
  • A slip in the report caused confusion.

Synonyms of Slip

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slip

  • — describing stability or lack of movement
  • — describing holding firmly or securely