Phrase guide

slip in

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To include (e.g. a certain word or phrase) into a sentence discreetly

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To enter discreetly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To play a subtle pass into someone in a goalscoring position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

insert casually

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She slipped in a reference to her own work

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stick in, sneak in, insert

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: add, append, supply

Narrower terms: spatchcock

History

Etymology

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