slide
Translation
slide, glide
Examples
He slid on the wet floor.
He slid on the wet floor.
The glass slid off the table.
The glass slid off the table.
The doors slide open automatically.
The doors slide open automatically.
Grammar Patterns
((on/down/across sth.)) to move smoothly over a surface. He slid on the ice.
((sth.)) ((into/onto sth.)) to move something smoothly. She slid the letter under the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glide, slip, skid
Etymology
From Old English 'slīdan', meaning 'to slide, glide'.
Memory Tips
Imagine sliding down a long, wide slide in a park. The long 'i' sound in 'slide' mimics the long, smooth movement.