Synonyms of slate

Antonyms of slate

Collocations of slate

clean slate
Frequency: 80 %

After the argument, they decided to start fresh and have a clean slate.

slate gray
Frequency: 70 %

The sky turned a slate gray color just before the storm hit.

slate roof
Frequency: 65 %

The old farmhouse had a beautiful slate roof that had weathered many storms.

slate tile
Frequency: 60 %

The bathroom floor was covered in sleek slate tiles.

slate pencil
Frequency: 45 %

In school, we used slate pencils to write on our slate boards.

Idiomatic Expressions for slate

  • Phrase: wipe the slate clean
    Meaning: to forgive past mistakes or offenses and start over with a fresh start
    Usage: She decided to wipe the slate clean and move on from the argument.