English · Word Candidate

slide

/ˈslaɪ̯d/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: slides · sliding · slid

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển mà tiếp xúc liên tục với bề mặt

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Verb

Examples

He slid the boat across the grass.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move on a low-friction surface.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển trên bề mặt ma sát thấp

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Verb

Examples

The car slid on the ice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thiết bị chơi mà trẻ em có thể leo lên và trượt xuống

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Noun

Examples

The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một bề mặt trơn để trượt cho vui hoặc đùa

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Noun

Examples

skimming over the ice[…]It was a good long slide, and there was something in the motion which Mr. Pickwick, who was very cold with standing still, could not help envying.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “slide” mean?

To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.

Is “slide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.