Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
"The meeting is slated for next Monday."
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
"The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves."
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
"Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century."
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
"His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation."
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
"The hero vowed to slay the dragon."
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
"He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown."
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
"The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill."
smooth, shiny, and stylish
"She drove a sleek black sports car."
to rest in a state of reduced consciousness
"I usually sleep for eight hours every night."
Lack of adequate sleep, which has negative effects on physical and mental health
"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
"The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit."
the part of a garment that covers all or part of the arm
"He rolled up his sleeves before starting the work."
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
"Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village."
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
"The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand."
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
"The car slewed across the icy road."
a thin, flat piece of food or other substance
"I cut the bread into slices."
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
"He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors."
to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it
"The children love to slide down the playground slide."
Small in degree; not considerable.
"There was a slight change in the schedule."
to a small degree or extent
"The temperature has slightly increased today."
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
"She looked slim in her new dress."
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
"He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving."
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
"The cat slunk into the room without making a sound."
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
"She slipped on the wet floor and fell."
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
"She put on her slippers before walking around the house."
difficult to hold, walk on, or deal with because of being smooth, wet, or tricky
"The road was slippery after the rain."
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
"The project failed due to slipshod planning."
a long narrow opening or cut
"There was a small slit in the fabric."
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
"The snake slithered through the grass."
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
"The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people."
a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a slanting surface or line
"The children rolled down the grassy slope."
Careless, messy, or lacking attention to detail.
"His sloppy handwriting made the note hard to read."
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
"Insert the card into the slot to open the door."
A lack of effort or laziness; also a slow-moving mammal in Central and South America.
"His constant sloth kept him from achieving his goals."
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
"She was too slothful to get out of bed early."
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
"He slouched in the chair, looking tired."
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
"The snake sloughed off its old skin."
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
"His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview."
moving or happening at a low speed
"The car moved slowly down the street."
in a slow manner
"She walked slowly to the door."
A lazy, sluggish person.
"The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon."
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.
"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
"The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain."
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
"The government is working to improve conditions in the slum."
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
"The child slumbered peacefully through the night."
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
"He made a slur against her character."
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
"She gave him a sly smile."
not large in size, amount, or importance
"He lives in a small house near the river."
