Slip and Zip

Slip

Slip verb - To decline gradually from a standard level.

Zip and slip are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zip" instead a verb "Slip".

Nearby Words: slipped, slipup, slipping, slipper, slippy

Zip

Zip verb - To fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound.

Slip and zip are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slip" instead a verb "Zip".

Nearby Words: zipped, zipper, zipping

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

little little slip little zip

Common collocations

thanks slip thanks zip thanks
time slip time zip time

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Zip Zip However, they soon find animal control hot on their trail, and thanks to Wash's quick thinking, the group slip on some zip-up animal costumes so they can pass themselves off as domesticated pets.
  • Series / Chuck Improvised Zipline: In "Chuck Versus the Pink Slip", when Chuck was training to be a "real" spy in Prague, he had to do a zip line using a power line and his belt as the pulley, but failed.
  • Vision began to slip after it was sold to Zoomer Media, a company run by Moses Znaimer (better known for his pioneering work at Citytv in its heyday) that deals in media properties aimed towards "zoomers" (which he defines as baby boomers with "zip" who still want to be trendy).
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