Sliding

Pronunciation: /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of sliding

verb the action of moving smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact

Example Sentences

A1 The kids were sliding down the hill on their sleds.

A2 She was sliding on the ice and almost fell.

B1 The baseball player was sliding into home plate to score a run.

B2 The dancer was sliding across the stage with grace and precision.

C1 The car was sliding on the wet road due to the slippery conditions.

C2 The figure skater was sliding effortlessly across the ice, mesmerizing the audience.

Examples of sliding in a Sentence

formal The sliding glass door allows for easy access to the patio.

informal I love sliding around in my socks on the hardwood floors.

slang Let's go sliding down that hill on our sleds!

figurative Her grades have been sliding downhill since she stopped studying.

Grammatical Forms of sliding

• past tense: slid
• plural: slidings
• comparative: more sliding
• superlative: most sliding
• present tense: slide
• future tense: will slide
• perfect tense: have slid
• continuous tense: is sliding
• singular: sliding
• positive degree: sliding
• infinitive: to slide
• gerund: sliding
• participle: sliding

Origin and Evolution of sliding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sliding' originated from the Old English word 'slidan' which means to move smoothly over a surface.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sliding' has retained its original meaning of moving smoothly over a surface, but it has also taken on additional connotations such as a lack of firm grip or stability, as in 'sliding doors' or 'sliding scale'.