slips
|slips|
/slɪps/
(slip)
slide or mistake
Etymology
'slip' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'slipian' (or 'slipan'), where the root meant 'to slide, glide.'
'slip' changed from the Old English verb 'slipian' (and Middle English forms like 'slippen') and eventually became the modern English word 'slip.'
Initially, it meant 'to slide or glide,' but over time it evolved to include related senses such as 'to make a small mistake,' 'to pass secretly,' and 'to escape detection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small mistakes or errors (e.g., careless or minor lapses)
He made several slips on the test and lost points.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
small piece of paper (e.g., a note, ticket, or form)
Please fill out these slips and hand them in.
Synonyms
Noun 3
women's undergarments worn beneath a dress (plural: slips)
She bought a couple of silk slips for summer dresses.
Synonyms
Noun 4
an instance of sliding or losing one's footing
There were several slips on the icy path today.
Synonyms
Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'slip': to slide unintentionally or lose footing
She often slips on the wet tiles near the pool.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'slip': to give or pass something quietly or secretly
He slips her a note during class when the teacher isn't looking.
Synonyms
Verb 3
third-person singular present of 'slip': to escape, evade, or go through unnoticed
The documents sometimes slip through the approval process without review.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/12/18 11:35