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slip Synonyms

Another word for slip

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• noun (Context 1)

A small piece of paper.

Usage Example

"He quickly wrote his phone number on a scrap of paper and handed it to her."

Strong
scrap
chit
piece
Weak
note

• verb (Context 2)

To slide accidentally and lose one's balance or footing.

Usage Example

"Be careful not to stumble on the icy sidewalk during your morning walk."

Strong
stumble
trip
fall
skid

• noun (Context 3)

A minor mistake, oversight, or error.

Usage Example

"The report contained a few minor slips that needed to be corrected before publication."

Strongest
mistake
error
Strong
lapse
oversight
blunder

• verb (Context 4)

To move quietly, smoothly, or inconspicuously.

Usage Example

"She managed to sneak out the back door without anyone noticing her departure."

Strongest
sneak
Strong
glide
creep
steal

• verb (Context 5)

To gradually decline or worsen in quality, standard, or condition.

Usage Example

"The company's profits began to decline after the new industry regulations were introduced."

Strongest
decline
Strong
drop
decrease
worsen

• noun (Context 6)

A woman's lightweight undergarment worn under a dress or skirt.

Usage Example

"She bought a silk petticoat to wear beneath her sheer evening gown."

Strong
petticoat
chemise
undergarment

Opposites of slip

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of slip varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

rise
improve
soar
stomp
march
balance
See all opposites of slip

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slip
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