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Definition sliver in American English

sliver noun

[countable] noun
/ˈslɪvər/
1

a small thin piece of something

Example

slivers of glass

Example

a sliver of cheese

Example

A sliver of light fell across Sue's bed.

Synonyms and related words
bit piece fragment
2

a small amount of a quality

Example

There was just a small sliver of hope that he would be found alive.

Synonyms and related words
measure dash tinge
Definition sliver in American English