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slide

Meaning of slide

move smoothly

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British English/ˈslaɪd/
American English/ˈslaɪd/
Russian transcription[sdvʲɪˈɡatʲ]
slide
slide - сдвигать
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slide with Russian translation

slide usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужно сдвигать кресло чуть ближе к окну, чтобы было больше света.

Slide the armchair a little closer to the window for more light.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

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slide synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between slide / shift / move / push / drag / glide

🇬🇧English
slide

To move something smoothly along a surface; same basic meaning as the headword.

A2Very Often

Slide the table a little to the left.

Сдвинь стол немного влево.

🇬🇧English

To change position or move something a short distance; very close to 'сдвигать'.

A2Often

Can you shift the chair slightly to the right?

Можешь сдвинуть стул немного вправо?

🇬🇧English

A general verb for changing place or position; broader than 'slide'.

A2Very Often

Move the sofa closer to the wall.

Подвинь диван ближе к стене.

🇬🇧English

To apply force to something to make it move; emphasizes force rather than smooth sliding.

A2Very Often

Don't push the cabinet; slide it gently.

Не толкай шкаф, сдвинь его аккуратно.

🇬🇧English

To pull something along a surface, often with effort and resistance; similar but implies force.

A2Often

We had to drag the old wardrobe across the room.

Нам пришлось тащить старый шкаф через комнату.

G
🇬🇧English
glide

To move smoothly and effortlessly; focuses on graceful motion rather than simple displacement.

A2Rarely

She glided the chair back into place.

Она плавно сдвинула стул на место.

🇬🇧English

To move out of place or slide unintentionally; often accidental or small movement.

A2Often

The book slipped off the shelf when I moved it.

Книга соскользнула с полки, когда я её сдвинул.

S
🇬🇧English
scoot

To move a short distance quickly, often used informally (e.g., move a chair a bit).

A2Rarely

Scoot over and make some room.

Подвинься немного и освободи место.

N
🇬🇧English
nudge

To push something or someone slightly, often gently or as a prompt; smaller, subtler than 'slide'.

A2Often

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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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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