Word
slipping
Phoneticsslip·ping, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫɪpɪŋ/
UK/slˈɪpɪŋ/
Definitions
01sliding accidentally
B1 · Intermediate
v. sliding by accident on a smooth or wet surface.
v. losing traction or balance on a surface, often resulting in a fall or a near-fall.
“Be careful on the wet floor because you might end up slipping.”
“The hikers struggled with the muddy descent, frequently slipping on the loose shale that had been washed down by the recent storm.”
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02declining in quality
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. becoming worse or lower in quality or standard.
v. experiencing a gradual decline in standards, performance, or quality.
“The restaurant used to be great, but I think their service is slipping.”
“Management noticed that productivity was slipping during the final quarter, prompting a review of the current remote-work policies.”
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03moving quietly or quickly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. moving somewhere quietly or quickly so people do not notice you.
v. moving in a quiet, stealthy, or effortless manner to avoid detection or delay.
“She was slipping out of the back door while the party was still loud.”
“The spy was adept at slipping through security checkpoints without drawing any unwanted attention from the guards.”
Real-World Examples
“Tears gather in her eyes before slipping down her face.” “The moon mission had faced repeated delays , slipping back from a planned February launch .” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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