SLATHER Meaning and
Definition
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Slather is a verb that refers to the act of generously and abundantly spreading or applying a substance, typically a thick or viscous one, over a surface or onto an object. This term is often used to describe the action of coating or covering an item with a thick layer of a specific substance, such as butter, cream, sauce, or any other thick and spreadable material. The objective of slathering is to ensure a thorough and ample distribution of the substance in question.
This word can also be used metaphorically to indicate the action of using or applying an excessive amount of something, such as compliments or praise. In this context, it conveys the idea of lavishing or showering someone or something with a profusion of a particular thing or sentiment.
The term "slather" is commonly employed in the culinary domain, especially in recipes, cooking instructions, or food-related discussions. It highlights the idea of heavily coating or spreading one ingredient onto another, resulting in dishes that are rich, flavorful, and indulgent.
Overall, slather denotes the process of liberally applying or covering a surface, object, or food item with a thick or plentiful substance, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Common Misspellings for SLATHER
Etymology of SLATHER
The word "slather" originated in Middle English as a verb meaning "to spread thickly". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "sleðrian", which also meant "to spread". This further comes from the Proto-Germanic root "slathrōną", meaning "to slip or slide". The sense of spreading thickly or abundantly has persisted in the evolution of the word into its modern usage.
Similar spelling words for SLATHER
- slider,
- slattery,
- sledder,
- slither,
- slithering,
- slattern,
- slatternly,
- slyter,
- slater,
- slate roof,
- Slatter,
- sliter,
- slithery,
- sluder.
Conjugate verb Slather
CONDITIONAL
I
would slather
you
would slather
he/she/it
would slather
we
would slather
they
would slather
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be slathering
you
would be slathering
he/she/it
would be slathering
we
would be slathering
they
would be slathering
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have slather
you
would have slather
he/she/it
would have slather
we
would have slather
they
would have slather
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been slathering
you
would have been slathering
he/she/it
would have been slathering
we
would have been slathering
they
would have been slathering
FUTURE
I
will slather
you
will slather
he/she/it
will slather
we
will slather
they
will slather
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be slathering
you
will be slathering
he/she/it
will be slathering
we
will be slathering
they
will be slathering
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have slathered
you
will have slathered
he/she/it
will have slathered
we
will have slathered
they
will have slathered
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been slathering
you
will have been slathering
he/she/it
will have been slathering
we
will have been slathering
they
will have been slathering
IMPERATIVE
you
slather
we
let´s slather
to slather
PAST
I
slathered
you
slathered
he/she/it
slathered
we
slathered
they
slathered
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was slathering
you
were slathering
he/she/it
was slathering
we
were slathering
they
were slathering
PAST PARTICIPLE
slathered
PAST PERFECT
I
had slathered
you
had slathered
he/she/it
had slathered
we
had slathered
they
had slathered
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been slathering
you
had been slathering
he/she/it
had been slathering
we
had been slathering
they
had been slathering
PRESENT
I
slather
you
slather
he/she/it
slathers
we
slather
they
slather
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am slathering
you
are slathering
he/she/it
is slathering
we
are slathering
they
are slathering
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
slathering
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have slathered
you
have slathered
he/she/it
has slathered
we
have slathered
they
have slathered
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been slathering
you
have been slathering
he/she/it
has been slathering
we
have been slathering
they
have been slathering
