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slip

[slip] / slɪp /
NOUN
error, goof
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunder error goof lapse misstep mistake
STRONG
blooper bungle fault flub fluff foul-up gaffe howler impropriety inaccuracy indecorum indelicacy indiscretion infraction muff oversight slipup solecism trip venial sin
WEAK
boo boo false step faux pas improperness imprudence misfire omission screwup slip of the tongue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
correction
WEAK
perfection
NOUN
loss of foothold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fall trip
WEAK
nosedive
NOUN
decrease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decline descend
STRONG
crash dip slump
WEAK
sag
NOUN
piece of paper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sheet
STRONG
label leaf page sliver strip tag ticket
WEAK
coupon receipt voucher
NOUN
space for docking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anchorage berth dock pier
STRONG
jetty landing marina quay wharf
VERB
fall; glide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drop fall glide move shift skid slide tumble
STRONG
glissade lurch sinuate skate slither totter trip
WEAK
ease lose balance lose footing slink smooth along
VERB
lessen, return to a lower quality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backslide decline drop off
STRONG
degenerate lapse sink
WEAK
descend sag slump
VERB
err
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stumble
STRONG
blunder fail flub fluff goof miscalculate misjudge miss mistake muff trip
WEAK
drop the ball go wrong make a mistake put foot in mouth slip up
Antonyms
STRONG
correct fix
WEAK
perfect
VERB
move sneakily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
creep prowl pussyfoot skulk slide sneak steal tiptoe

Example Sentences

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A bruising draw in the Battle of the Bridge ended Tottenham's hopes before they lost their final two games to slip to third.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Cats slip in and out of their miniature palazzo, vanishing and reappearing as if through unseen doors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Mr. Wahl said, `Go to the front desk and get a petty cash slip.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The M18/N18 southbound is closed at Junction 14 - Barefield at the R458 slip.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

My tone made the smile slip off her face.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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