Glide ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Glide ( verb )

1. To move smoothly, easily, and effortlessly, as if sliding.
2. To move quietly and stealthily.
3. To move through the air in a glider.
4. To move or pass smoothly and without interruption.

Origin:

Middle english gliden, from old english glīdan; akin to old high german glītan to glide, latin glubere to peel, greek klinein to incline.

Examples:

1. The skater glided across the ice.
2. The snake glided silently through the grass.
3. The glider glided through the sky.
4. The conversation glided smoothly from one topic to the next.
5. The music glided into the background as they spoke.

(As a noun)

Glide ( noun )

1. To move smoothly, easily, and effortlessly, as if sliding.
2. To move quietly and stealthily.
3. To move through the air in a glider.
4. To move or pass smoothly and without interruption.

Origin:

Middle english gliden, from old english glīdan; akin to old high german glītan to glide, latin glubere to peel, greek klinein to incline.

Examples:

1. The skater glided across the ice.
2. The snake glided silently through the grass.
3. The glider glided through the sky.
4. The conversation glided smoothly from one topic to the next.
5. The music glided into the background as they spoke.