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slew vs slide

slide vs slew

slew and slide both are nouns.

slew and slide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slew Yes No Yes No
slide Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slew and slide are synonyms defined as:
  • slew and slide: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Other synonyms of slew include skid, slip, slue.
slew (noun) slide (noun)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
sloping channel through which things can descend
a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
(geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.
slew (verb) slide (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
move smoothly along a surface
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