How Do You Spell SLIPPED?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪpt] (IPA)

The word "slipped" is spelled with two "p"s. The first "p" is pronounced with a strong puff of air, represented in the IPA as /p/. The second "p" is not pronounced with a puff of air, but rather with a release of air, represented as /p̚/. This subtle difference in pronunciation is what distinguishes "slipped" from the misspelling "sliped". Overall, paying attention to these small nuances in spelling can greatly improve one's accuracy in written communication.

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SLIPPED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "slipped" is a past tense verb derived from the verb "to slip." To slip means to lose one's footing or traction, resulting in an unintended, sudden shifting of position or movement. When something has slipped, it implies that it has moved, shifted, or fallen out of place without the intention or control of the person or object involved.

    The act of slipping can have various causes like a loss of balance on a slippery surface, the accidental release of grip, or an unintended shift due to external forces. For example, a person can slip on a wet floor, causing their feet to slide out from under them. Similarly, an object can slip from a person's grasp if they lose their grip or attempt to hold something too heavy or smooth.

    In a broader sense, "slipped" can also describe an error, oversight, or misjudgement. This usage is common in contexts such as paperwork, where a mistake or omission occurs due to negligence or oversight. For instance, a mistake on a form can be described as a "slipped error."

    Overall, "slipped" refers to a sudden, accidental movement or displacement that can occur due to a loss of footing, unintended shift, or an unnoticed error. It often conveys a lack of control and an unexpected change in position.

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Etymology of SLIPPED

The word "slipped" is derived from the Middle English word "slyppen", which itself came from the Old English word "slipian". The Old English word was borrowed from the Proto-Germanic language, specifically the verb "slīpanan". This verb has Germanic origins and ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European root "*sleibh-", meaning to glide or slip. The word "slipped" has retained its basic meaning of sliding or gliding smoothly, although it can also be used in various metaphorical contexts.

Conjugate verb Slipped

CONDITIONAL

I would slipped
you would slipped
he/she/it would slipped
we would slipped
they would slipped
I would slip
we would slip
you would slip
he/she/it would slip
they would slip

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you slip
we let´s slip

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slip

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

slipped

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I slip
you slip
he/she/it slips
we slip
they slip

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slipping

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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