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slide

сдвигать

Meaning of slide

move smoothly

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EN-UK/ˈslaɪd/
EN-US/ˈslaɪd/
slide
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slide with Russian translation

slide usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

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

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

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

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.

slideсдвигать
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

slide synonyms

Related words worth learning together

shift
To change position or move something a short distance; very close to 'сдвигать'.
move
A general verb for changing place or position; broader than 'slide'.
push
To apply force to something to make it move; emphasizes force rather than smooth sliding.
drag
To pull something along a surface, often with effort and resistance; similar but implies force.
glide
To move smoothly and effortlessly; focuses on graceful motion rather than simple displacement.
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🇬🇧en

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

A2Often

Can you shift the chair slightly to the right?

🇬🇧en

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

A2Very Often

Move the sofa closer to the wall.

🇬🇧en

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.

🇬🇧en

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.

G
🇬🇧en
glide

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

A2Rarely

She glided the chair back into place.

🇬🇧en

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

A2Often

The book slipped off the shelf when I moved it.

S
🇬🇧en
scoot

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

A2Rarely

Scoot over and make some room.

N
🇬🇧en
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.

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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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