Pronunciation

/slaɪd/

Definitions

Noun

• A sliding object or surface: A piece of material that moves along a track or surface, often used for presentations or entertainment. Example: “The children were playing on the park slide.”
• A downward movement: The act of going down a slope or incline, typically with ease. Example: “She glided down the slide at the playground.”
• A decrease or decline: A reduction in value or position. Example: “There was a slide in the stock market.”

Verb

• To move smoothly down a surface: To go down a slide, typically for fun or as part of an activity. Example: “The kids slid down the hill on their sleds.”
• To change gradually or steadily: To progress from one level to another, usually with a decline. Example: “The company’s profits have been sliding over the past few quarters.”
• To pass or move from one position to another: In a context of technology or presentation, to change slides in a presentation software. Example: “Click the arrow to slide to the next page.”

Adjective

• Describing a smooth and easy motion: “A glassy slide on the river.”
• Expressing a decline or loss: “The company’s sales have experienced a steady slide.”

Phrases

• “Slide down the hill” or “Slide the deck”
• “Slide rule” (a mechanical device for mathematical calculations)
• “Slide into home base” (baseball)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children loved to climb up the ladder and slide down the water slide.”
• Verb: “She carefully slid the documents into the envelope before sealing it.”
• Adjective: “The sunset created a beautiful, orange slide across the sky.”

Synonyms

• Glide
• Slide away
• Descend
• Slip
• Slope
• Decline
• Descent