slip

B1 · Intermediate

v. to move somewhere quickly and quietly so that people do not notice you.

v. to move or pass with a smooth, quiet, or secretive motion to avoid detection.

“She tried to slip out of the room before the meeting ended.”

“He managed to slip through the crowd unnoticed, disappearing into the narrow alleyways of the old city.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to give something to someone quickly and secretly.

v. to pass an object to another person in a discreet or covert manner.

“The witness slipped a note to the lawyer during the trial.”

“The informant slipped the microfilm into the agent's pocket while they stood together at the crowded bar.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to fall to a lower level or become worse.

v. to decline in quality, value, or standard; to move into a worse state.

“The company's profits began to slip after the new competitor arrived.”

“Standards of service at the hotel have slipped significantly since the change in management last year.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small mistake, especially one caused by not paying attention.

n. a minor or accidental error, often resulting from a temporary lapse in concentration.

“It was just a small slip, but it changed the meaning of the whole sentence.”

“The accountant's minor slip in the final calculations resulted in a discrepancy of several thousand pounds.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small, thin piece of paper, often used for a specific purpose like a receipt.

n. a small strip or piece of paper, typically used for records, forms, or brief notes.

“Please write your phone number on this slip of paper.”

“The librarian handed him a yellow slip indicating that his requested book had finally arrived.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a light piece of clothing worn under a dress or skirt.

n. a woman's undergarment intended to provide a smooth silhouette or prevent outer garments from clinging.

“She wore a silk slip under her lace dress to make it hang better.”

“The vintage boutique specialised in silk slips and lace camisoles from the mid-twentieth century.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Nautical Technical

n. a place where a boat is kept in a harbour.

n. a docking space or berth for a vessel between two piers or in a boathouse.

“The yacht was safely moored in its slip before the storm arrived.”

“The marina manager assigned the visiting catamaran to a wider slip near the fuel dock.”