sliding
|slid/ing|
B1
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
(slide)
smooth movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slide' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'slīdan', where 'slīdan' meant 'to slip or glide'.
Historical Evolution
'slīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sliden', and eventually became the modern English word 'slide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slip or glide', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
The children were sliding down the hill.
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Adjective 1
capable of moving smoothly along a surface.
The sliding doors make it easy to access the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45