slip

US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
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1.

lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance

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Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
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He slipped on the ice and fell.
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slideskidlose one's balancefall overtumble
2.

pass or cause to pass into or out of a place or position with a quick, easy, or stealthy movement

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He managed to slip out of the room unnoticed.
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A small note slipped from the book.
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a minor or careless mistake

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He made a slip of the tongue and revealed the secret.
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One small slip could ruin the entire project.
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errormistakeblundergaffeoversight
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a small piece of paper

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Please fill out this deposit slip.
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He handed me a slip with his phone number.
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noteticketvoucherformpaper
3.

a woman's loose-fitting, usually knee-length, undergarment or nightdress

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She wore a silk slip under her dress.
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The delicate lace slip was beautiful.
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petticoatchemiseundergarmentnightdress
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