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slice

Pronunciation: [slaɪs]

Word

Learn how to use slice in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a thin piece cut from something, like bread or pizza. It’s what you get when you cut a larger item into smaller parts.

Example

I had a slice of chocolate cake for dessert.

Example

I didn’t want a slice of the pie because I was already full.

Example

Can I have a slice of that delicious pizza?

Context: “food preparation”

(verb) to cut something into thin pieces. This is what you do when you want smaller bites of food.

Example

She will slice the tomatoes for the salad.

Example

He didn’t slice the bread; he just tore it apart.

Example

Are you going to slice the cheese for the sandwiches?

Context: “action”

(verb) to move through something quickly and smoothly, like a knife cutting through vegetables or something driving fast.

Example

The skater can slice through the ice with ease.

Example

The car didn’t slice through the traffic; it got stuck.

Example

Can you slice through the water like a fish?

Context: “gaming”

(noun) in sports, especially in golf, a type of shot that curves to the right for a right-handed player. It usually happens when a player doesn’t hit the ball correctly.

Example

He hit a slice that went out of bounds.

Example

Her shot was not a slice; it went straight down the fairway.

Example

Did you see if his last shot was a slice?

How to pronounce slice

Pronunciation: [slaɪs]

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