Pronunciation: /slɪp ɪn/

Definitions of slip in

noun a sudden, unobtrusive insertion or inclusion

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a slip in the sidewalk and almost tripped.

A2 She quickly made a slip in her presentation, but recovered smoothly.

B1 There was a slip in the contract that needed to be corrected before signing.

B2 The slip in the company's stock price was unexpected and caused concern among investors.

C1 The slip in the politician's approval ratings was attributed to recent scandals.

C2 The slip in the company's profits was a result of poor management decisions.

verb to insert or include something quickly or quietly

Example Sentences

A1 I need to slip in a quick visit to the store before it closes.

A2 She managed to slip in a few extra minutes of study time before the exam.

B1 I always try to slip in some exercise during my lunch break.

B2 He decided to slip in a joke during his presentation to lighten the mood.

C1 The author skillfully managed to slip in subtle references to historical events throughout the novel.

C2 The politician tried to slip in a controversial statement during the debate.

Examples of slip in in a Sentence

formal I will try to slip in a few key points during the presentation.

informal I'll see if I can slip in a quick joke to lighten the mood.

slang Let's try to slip in some extra snacks before the movie starts.

figurative She managed to slip in a mention of her new project during the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of slip in

past tense

slipped

plural

slip in

comparative

more slip in

superlative

most slip in

present tense

slip in

future tense

will slip in

perfect tense

have slipped in

continuous tense

is slipping in

singular

slip in

positive degree

slip in

infinitive

to slip in

gerund

slipping in

participle

slipped in

Origin and Evolution of slip in

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'slip in' originated from Middle English, where 'slip' meant to move or pass quickly and 'in' indicated a direction or location.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'slip in' has evolved to mean entering or sneaking into a place or conversation unnoticed.