slide
slide
move smoothly
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slide with Russian translation
slide usage examples
Нам нужно сдвигать кресло чуть ближе к окну, чтобы было больше света.
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light.
Сдвинь ковёр назад, чтобы дверь могла открываться полностью.
Slide the rug back so the door can open fully.
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slide belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
slide synonyms
What's the difference between slide / shift / move / push / drag / glide
To move something smoothly along a surface; same basic meaning as the headword.
Slide the table a little to the left.
Сдвинь стол немного влево.
To change position or move something a short distance; very close to 'сдвигать'.
Can you shift the chair slightly to the right?
Можешь сдвинуть стул немного вправо?
Move the sofa closer to the wall.
Подвинь диван ближе к стене.
To apply force to something to make it move; emphasizes force rather than smooth sliding.
Don't push the cabinet; slide it gently.
Не толкай шкаф, сдвинь его аккуратно.
To pull something along a surface, often with effort and resistance; similar but implies force.
We had to drag the old wardrobe across the room.
Нам пришлось тащить старый шкаф через комнату.
To move smoothly and effortlessly; focuses on graceful motion rather than simple displacement.
She glided the chair back into place.
Она плавно сдвинула стул на место.
To move out of place or slide unintentionally; often accidental or small movement.
The book slipped off the shelf when I moved it.
Книга соскользнула с полки, когда я её сдвинул.
To move a short distance quickly, often used informally (e.g., move a chair a bit).
Scoot over and make some room.
Подвинься немного и освободи место.
To push something or someone slightly, often gently or as a prompt; smaller, subtler than 'slide'.
He nudged the vase a few inches to the right.
Он слегка сдвинул вазу на несколько дюймов вправо.
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How to pronounce slide and what this word means
slide translation: сдвигать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce slide
/ˈslaɪd/
slide translation
сдвигать
slide examples
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light.
slide transcription
/ˈslaɪd/, /ˈslaɪd/
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Questions about this word
slide meaning: what does it mean?
move smoothly
slide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
slide is pronounced as /ˈslaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
slide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light. Translation: Нам нужно сдвигать кресло чуть ближе к окну, чтобы было больше света.
Is slide part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, slide (сдвигать) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is slide part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, slide (сдвигать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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