slipping
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.getting worse or falling below a usual standard.
v.undergoing a gradual reduction in quality, efficiency, or intensity.
Simple“The teacher noticed that the student's grades were slipping during the final term.”
In context“Management expressed concern that the factory's safety standards were slipping, leading to an increase in minor workplace accidents.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.moving somewhere quickly or secretly so people do not notice you.
v.moving with a smooth, quiet, or stealthy motion to avoid detection or delay.
Simple“She tried slipping out of the back door before the party ended.”
In context“The spy succeeded in slipping through the security checkpoint by blending in with a group of arriving tourists.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the physical movement of sliding or losing grip.
n.the action or instance of losing one's footing or the sudden movement of an object out of its proper position.
Simple“The constant slipping of the rug on the wooden floor became very annoying.”
In context“The engineer explained that the mechanical failure was caused by the repeated slipping of the drive belt under high tension.”
“Tears gather in her eyes before slipping down her face.”
“The moon mission had faced repeated delays , slipping back from a planned February launch .”