glide
Intermediate/ɡlaɪd/
- verb
- To move smoothly and continuously along
glide in a sentence
- “The swan glided gracefully across the calm lake.”
- “The swans glided over the surface of the lake.”
- “We watched the skiers glide down the slope.”
- “The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.”
What does “glide” mean?
glide (verb) means to move smoothly and continuously along. It is pronounced /ɡlaɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "glide" mean?
- glide (verb) means: To move smoothly and continuously along
- How do you pronounce "glide"?
- "glide" is pronounced /ɡlaɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "glide" in a sentence?
- Here is "glide" used in a sentence: The swan glided gracefully across the calm lake.
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