How Do You Spell OVERSLIP?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəslˈɪp] (IPA)

The word "overslip" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˌoʊvərˈslɪp/. The first syllable is pronounced with the long "o" sound, followed by the "v" sound and the short "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the "s" sound, the "l" sound, the short "i" sound, and the "p" sound. This word is a verb that means to slip or slide over or past something. It may also refer to a type of protective footwear worn by dancers to prevent slipping.

OVERSLIP Meaning and Definition

  1. Overslip is a verb that is used to describe the act of sliding or slipping past something, usually unintentionally or without proper control. It is commonly used in the context of movement, where a person or object goes beyond a certain point or boundary that was intended or expected.

    In a physical sense, overslip can refer to accidentally surpassing a designated mark or boundary while walking, running, or driving. For example, a hiker may overslip a trail or a driver may overslip a stop sign, resulting in unintended consequences or risks.

    The term can also be used figuratively in various contexts. In interpersonal relationships, one might overslip a boundary by intruding into someone's personal space or discussing a sensitive topic without authorization. In a professional setting, an employee could overslip the limits of their authority by making decisions or taking actions that exceed their designated responsibilities. In the realm of finance, overslipping can refer to exceeding a set budget or overspending on expenses, resulting in financial difficulties.

    Overall, overslip describes a situation where a person or object goes beyond its intended limit, boundary, or control. It implies a lack of restraint, caution, or precision, often leading to unintended consequences.

Common Misspellings for OVERSLIP

  • over slip
  • iverslip
  • kverslip
  • lverslip
  • pverslip
  • 0verslip
  • 9verslip
  • ocerslip
  • oberslip
  • ogerslip
  • oferslip
  • ovwrslip
  • ovsrslip
  • ovdrslip
  • ovrrslip
  • ov4rslip
  • ov3rslip
  • oveeslip
  • ovedslip
  • ovefslip

Conjugate verb Overslip

CONDITIONAL

I would overslip
you would overslip
he/she/it would overslip
we would overslip
they would overslip

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overslipping
you would be overslipping
he/she/it would be overslipping
we would be overslipping
they would be overslipping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overslip
you would have overslip
he/she/it would have overslip
we would have overslip
they would have overslip

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overslipping
you would have been overslipping
he/she/it would have been overslipping
we would have been overslipping
they would have been overslipping

FUTURE

I will overslip
you will overslip
he/she/it will overslip
we will overslip
they will overslip

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overslipping
you will be overslipping
he/she/it will be overslipping
we will be overslipping
they will be overslipping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overslipped
you will have overslipped
he/she/it will have overslipped
we will have overslipped
they will have overslipped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overslipping
you will have been overslipping
he/she/it will have been overslipping
we will have been overslipping
they will have been overslipping

IMPERATIVE

you overslip
we let´s overslip

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overslip

PAST

I overslipped
you overslipped
he/she/it overslipped
we overslipped
they overslipped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overslipping
you were overslipping
he/she/it was overslipping
we were overslipping
they were overslipping

PAST PARTICIPLE

overslipped

PAST PERFECT

I had overslipped
you had overslipped
he/she/it had overslipped
we had overslipped
they had overslipped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overslipping
you had been overslipping
he/she/it had been overslipping
we had been overslipping
they had been overslipping

PRESENT

I overslip
you overslip
he/she/it overslips
we overslip
they overslip

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overslipping
you are overslipping
he/she/it is overslipping
we are overslipping
they are overslipping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overslipping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overslipped
you have overslipped
he/she/it has overslipped
we have overslipped
they have overslipped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overslipping
you have been overslipping
he/she/it has been overslipping
we have been overslipping
they have been overslipping

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