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slide

slide

Meaning of slide

English

to move something smoothly along a surface

中文

把东西从原来的位置移开一点

slide

Pronunciation

British English
/slaɪd/
American English
/slaɪd/

slide with Chinese translation

slide usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Please don't slide this table.

请不要挪动这张桌子。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Every time I clean, I slide the sofa over.

每次打扫时我都挪动沙发。

slide synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between slide, move, shift, push, drag, scoot, and nudge

🇬🇧English

simply move; the most common word

A2very often

ENMove the sofa closer to the wall.

🇬🇧English

move a little from its place

A2often

ENCan you shift the chair slightly to the right?

🇬🇧English

push away from you, using force

A2very often

ENDon't push the cabinet; slide it gently.

🇬🇧English

pull along the floor with effort

A2often

ENWe had to drag the old wardrobe across the room.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
scoot

informal American: slide a chair over

A2rare word

ENScoot over and make some room.

N
🇬🇧English
nudge

push very slightly

A2often

ENHe nudged the vase a few inches to the right.

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slide meaning: what does it mean?

to move something smoothly along a surface

slide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

slide is pronounced as /slaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

slide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

请不要挪动这张桌子。 Translation: Please don't slide this table.

Is slide part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, slide can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is slide part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, slide can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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