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leading vs slip

slip vs leading

leading and slip both are nouns.

leading is an adjective but slip is not an adjective.

leading is not a verb while slip is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leading Yes Yes No No
slip Yes No Yes No
As nouns, slip is a hypernym of leading; that is, slip is a word with a broader meaning than leading:
  • leading: thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
  • slip: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
Other hypernyms of leading include strip.
leading (noun) slip (noun)
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
the activity of leading a socially awkward or tactless act
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
an unexpected slide
a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
a small sheet of paper
a slippery smoothness
an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
a place where a craft can be made fast
a young and slender person
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
leading (adjective) slip (adjective)
going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
indicating the most important performer or role
leading (verb) slip (verb)
fall to a lower standard
move out of position
insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
to make a mistake or be incorrect
pass out of one's memory
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
move stealthily
move easily
move smoothly and easily
cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion
pass on stealthily
Difference between leading and slip

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