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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