Slip ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Slip ( verb )

1. Move smoothly and easily.
2. Move out of position or place.
3. Move or slide out of one's hold or control.
4. Escape or pass unnoticed.
5. Make an error or mistake.

Origin:

Old english slippan, of germanic origin; related to dutch slippen and german schleifen "slide, glide".

Examples:

1. He slipped on the ice.
2. The ring slipped off her finger.
3. The fish slipped out of his hand.
4. He slipped the note to her unnoticed.
5. He slipped in the calculation.

(As a noun)

Slip ( noun )

1. Move smoothly and easily.
2. Move out of position or place.
3. Move or slide out of one's hold or control.
4. Escape or pass unnoticed.
5. Make an error or mistake.

Origin:

Old english slippan, of germanic origin; related to dutch slippen and german schleifen "slide, glide".

Examples:

1. He slipped on the ice.
2. The ring slipped off her finger.
3. The fish slipped out of his hand.
4. He slipped the note to her unnoticed.
5. He slipped in the calculation.