slipped
Translation
slipped, slid, gave discreetly
Examples
He slipped on the wet floor.
He slipped on the wet floor.
She slipped a note into my hand.
She slipped a note into my hand.
Standards have slipped in recent years.
Standards have slipped in recent years.
Grammar Patterns
to slip on ((sth.)) to lose one's footing on a surface He slipped on the ice.
to slip ((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give something to someone discreetly She slipped the key to me.
((sth.)) slips to fall to a lower standard or level Standards slipped last year.
Similar Words
slid, glided, stumbled
Etymology
From Middle English 'slippen', meaning to slide or glide. The core idea is smooth, quick movement.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'slip' of paper being passed secretly, or 'slipping' on ice. The action is quick and smooth.