Synonyms for

Slip

Verb / slɪp / Another word for slip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to slide unintentionally; to lose one's footing

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

err stumble misstep lapse

Informal

mess up screw up flub botch

Literary

falters trips lurches

Antonyms

hold grip secure fasten stick adhere maintain

Common collocations

  • slip up
  • slip away
  • slip through
  • slip on
  • slip out
  • slip by
  • slip into
  • slip off

Word family

noun slip
verb slip
adjective slippy

Usage note

The verb 'slip' can refer to losing one's footing, making a mistake, or moving stealthily. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I slipped on a banana peel and hurt my knee.
  2. The skateboarder slipped and fell on the ramp.
  3. The car slid on the icy road and crashed into a tree.
  4. I almost slipped on the wet floor in the bathroom.
  5. The thief slipped through the backdoor and escaped.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes. - Oscar Wilde
  • Mistakes are the portals of discovery. - James Joyce

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