Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition slide in American English

slide verb

verb
/slaɪd/
1

to move smoothly and quickly across a surface

Example

The doors slid open.

Example

The kids love to slide down this hill on their sleds.

Synonyms and related words
slide glide slither
1.1

to make something move smoothly and quickly across a surface

Example

She slid a tray along the counter.

Synonyms and related words
slide glide slither
2

to move quickly without anyone noticing you

Example

I think they slid out the back door a minute ago.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2.1

to move or put something somewhere quickly without anyone noticing

Example

Ken slid the letter into his pocket.

Synonyms and related words
fling skim slide
3

to gradually be in a worse situation than before

Example

The company slid further into debt last year.

Synonyms and related words
worsen decline deteriorate
4

to become smaller in amount

Example

Profits have been sliding over the last few years.

Synonyms and related words
crater decrease diminish
Definition slide in American English