Definition

Describing something that is able to move smoothly along a surface, often in a way that involves a change in position or location.

Example

The sliding door opened quietly to reveal the garden outside.

Conversation

Did you see that sliding door in the new cafe?

Yeah, it looks really modern and stylish!

I love how easy it is to open; I prefer sliding doors over regular ones.

Same here! They save so much space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action or process of moving smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact with it.

Example

The sliding of the door made a soft sound as it opened.

Conversation

Did you see the kids sliding down the hill today?

Yeah, it looked like so much fun!

I remember doing that when we were young; sliding was the best part of winter.

Definition

To move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

Example

The children were sliding down the hill on their sleds.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the kids sliding down the hill yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like they were having so much fun!

I wish I could join them and try sliding myself.

Root Explanation

Sliding → It is formed from "slide" (from Old English *slidan*, meaning to glide or move smoothly) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "sliding" refers to the action or process of gliding smoothly along a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for gliding smoothly — that's what sliding means, the action of moving smoothly along a surface.

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