Synonyms for

Sliver

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

Definition

a small, thin piece of something, especially one that has been cut, torn, or broken off from something larger

Synonyms & similar words

paring splinter shaving shred chip fragment splinter flake slice wafer scrap bit piece slip snip slither strip slim film lamina layer sheet veneer

Example sentences

  1. He ate a sliver of cake.
  2. She found a sliver of hope in the darkness.
  3. I accidentally got a sliver of wood in my finger.
  4. Can you cut me a sliver of cheese?
  5. He saw a sliver of light through the crack in the door.

Quotes

  • "I'm just a sliver of the person I used to be." - Taylor Swift
  • "A sliver of hope is often the beginning of a new beginning." - Matshona Dhliwayo
  • "A sliver of light can conquer darkness." - Terry Guillemets

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