slip
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B1
/slɪp/
slide or mistake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slip' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slippen', where 'slip-' meant 'to slide'.
Historical Evolution
'slippen' transformed into the modern English word 'slip'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slide or glide', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to lose footing' and 'a small mistake'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small mistake or error.
He made a slip in his calculations.
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Verb 1
to lose one's footing and slide unintentionally.
He slipped on the wet floor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35