How Do You Spell SLIPT?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪpt] (IPA)

The word "slipt" is an alternative spelling of "slipped." The use of the past tense "-t" ending instead of "-ed" is common in archaic or dialectical English. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /slɪpt/. This word can still be found in some works of literature or poetry, but it is not commonly used in everyday language. It highlights the evolution of language and how spellings can change over time depending on regional dialects and colloquialisms.

SLIPT Meaning and Definition

  1. Slipt is a word that is primarily used as the past tense and past participle of the verb "slip." The verb "slip" refers to the act of accidentally losing one's balance or footing, resulting in a sudden and usually uncontrolled movement. It can also mean to glide, slide, or move smoothly and easily, often with little or no resistance.

    When used in the past tense form "slipt," it indicates that someone or something has slipped or slid in the past. For example, "She slipt and fell on the icy pavement," or "The pen slipt from my hand and fell onto the floor."

    In both cases, "slipt" is employed to describe an action that has already happened, emphasizing the completion of the slip or slide. The use of "slipt" instead of "slipped" is an alternative form that is less commonly used in contemporary English, especially in formal contexts. It is more often associated with older or archaic forms of the language. However, it can still be encountered in certain dialects or as a literary device to evoke a sense of nostalgia or antiquity in written works.

Etymology of SLIPT

The word "slipt" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "slip". The etymology of "slip" can be traced back to Middle English and Old English. Here is a breakdown:

- "Slip" (verb): comes from Middle English "slippen" and Old English "slipian", which means "to glide, slide, or move smoothly".

- "Slipt": This past tense and past participle form of "slip" is a regular formation in English, adding "-t" to the base form.

Overall, the word "slipt" and "slip" have origins in Old English and Middle English, and are related to the idea of smooth and gliding movement.

Conjugate verb Slipt

CONDITIONAL

I would slipt
you would slipt
he/she/it would slipt
we would slipt
they would slipt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slipting
you would be slipting
he/she/it would be slipting
we would be slipting
they would be slipting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slipt
you would have slipt
he/she/it would have slipt
we would have slipt
they would have slipt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slipting
you would have been slipting
he/she/it would have been slipting
we would have been slipting
they would have been slipting

FUTURE

I will slipt
you will slipt
he/she/it will slipt
we will slipt
they will slipt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slipting
you will be slipting
he/she/it will be slipting
we will be slipting
they will be slipting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slipted
you will have slipted
he/she/it will have slipted
we will have slipted
they will have slipted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slipting
you will have been slipting
he/she/it will have been slipting
we will have been slipting
they will have been slipting

IMPERATIVE

you slipt
we let´s slipt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slipt

PAST

I slipted
you slipted
he/she/it slipted
we slipted
they slipted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slipting
you were slipting
he/she/it was slipting
we were slipting
they were slipting

PAST PARTICIPLE

slipted

PAST PERFECT

I had slipted
you had slipted
he/she/it had slipted
we had slipted
they had slipted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slipting
you had been slipting
he/she/it had been slipting
we had been slipting
they had been slipting

PRESENT

I slipt
you slipt
he/she/it slipts
we slipt
they slipt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slipting
you are slipting
he/she/it is slipting
we are slipting
they are slipting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slipting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slipted
you have slipted
he/she/it has slipted
we have slipted
they have slipted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slipting
you have been slipting
he/she/it has been slipting
we have been slipting
they have been slipting