slip past
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of sneak past
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Maud took an active part in the drive, and with her cries and flourishings of the broken oar was of considerable assistance. I noticed, though, that whenever one looked tired and lagged, she let it slip past. But I noticed, also, whenever one, with a show of fight, tried to break past, that her eyes
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slip past” mean?
Synonym of sneak past
Is “slip past” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.