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I . slip <-pp-> [slɪp] N

1. slip (on ice, etc):

slip

2. slip (mistake):

slip
slip of the tongue
lapso m
slip of the tongue

3. slip COMM:

slip
a slip of paper

4. slip (women's underwear):

slip

5. slip fig:

to give sb the slip

II . slip <-pp-> [slɪp] VB intr

1. slip (slide):

slip
slip

2. slip (move quietly):

slip

3. slip (decline):

slip

III . slip <-pp-> [slɪp] VB trans

slip away VB intr

slip in VB trans

slip in

slip out VB intr

slip out

slip-up N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
No time can be allowed to slip past now.
www.meathchronicle.ie
Being made from earthenware, its slip paint is rich in iron.
en.wikipedia.org
Deadpan is his forte, but he can slip into exaggerated reactions as well.
en.wikipedia.org
This creates a wall that the other player then has to work around, although they may still slip past diagonally.
www.eurogamer.net
It would mean that soldiers would be able to slip past surveillance using thermal technology without being seen.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Like other tabi, jika-tabi have a divided toe area so that they can in theory be worn with slip-on thonged footwear, but they are heavy-duty, and resemble boots.
en.wikipedia.org
You admit to the slip-up and suggest ways to ensure it doesn't occur again.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
She worked as a seamstress making slip covers and draperies up until her death.
newsone.com
Their shoulder rank badge consists of a white band that takes up about half the slip-on rankslide.
en.wikipedia.org
The worker is issued a payment slip and may go to the post office and claim her money.
www.thehindu.com

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