Meaning of "slipper" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF SLIPPER

slipper  [ˈslɪpə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SLIPPER

Slipper is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb slipper in English.

WHAT DOES SLIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Slipper

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Definition of slipper in the English dictionary

The first definition of slipper in the dictionary is a light shoe of some soft material, for wearing around the house. Other definition of slipper is a woman's evening or dancing shoe. Slipper is also a fielder in the slip position.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SLIPPER

PRESENT

Present

I slipper

you slipper

he/she/it slippers

we slipper

you slipper

they slipper

Present continuous

I am slippering

you are slippering

he/she/it is slippering

we are slippering

you are slippering

they are slippering

Present perfect

I have slippered

you have slippered

he/she/it has slippered

we have slippered

you have slippered

they have slippered

Present perfect continuous

I have been slippering

you have been slippering

he/she/it has been slippering

we have been slippering

you have been slippering

they have been slippering

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I slippered

you slippered

he/she/it slippered

we slippered

you slippered

they slippered

Past continuous

I was slippering

you were slippering

he/she/it was slippering

we were slippering

you were slippering

they were slippering

Past perfect

I had slippered

you had slippered

he/she/it had slippered

we had slippered

you had slippered

they had slippered

Past perfect continuous

I had been slippering

you had been slippering

he/she/it had been slippering

we had been slippering

you had been slippering

they had been slippering

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will slipper

you will slipper

he/she/it will slipper

we will slipper

you will slipper

they will slipper

Future continuous

I will be slippering

you will be slippering

he/she/it will be slippering

we will be slippering

you will be slippering

they will be slippering

Future perfect

I will have slippered

you will have slippered

he/she/it will have slippered

we will have slippered

you will have slippered

they will have slippered

Future perfect continuous

I will have been slippering

you will have been slippering

he/she/it will have been slippering

we will have been slippering

you will have been slippering

they will have been slippering

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would slipper

you would slipper

he/she/it would slipper

we would slipper

you would slipper

they would slipper

Conditional continuous

I would be slippering

you would be slippering

he/she/it would be slippering

we would be slippering

you would be slippering

they would be slippering

Conditional perfect

I would have slipper

you would have slipper

he/she/it would have slipper

we would have slipper

you would have slipper

they would have slipper

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been slippering

you would have been slippering

he/she/it would have been slippering

we would have been slippering

you would have been slippering

they would have been slippering

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you slipper
we let´s slipper
you slipper

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to slipper

Past participle

slippered

Present Participle

slippering

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SLIPPER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «slipper» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of slipper

bedroom slipper · carpet slipper · moccasin · mule

TRANSLATION OF SLIPPER

Find out the translation of slipper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of slipper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «slipper» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 拖鞋
• Translator English - Spanish: zapatilla
• English: slipper
• Translator English - Hindi: जूता
• Translator English - Arabic: شِبْشِب
• Translator English - Russian: тапочек
• Translator English - Portuguese: chinelo
• Translator English - Bengali: উপানৎ
• Translator English - French: chausson
• Translator English - Malay: Selipar
• Translator English - German: Pantoffel
• Translator English - Japanese: スリッパ
• Translator English - Korean: 실내화
• Translator English - Javanese: Sandal
• Translator English - Vietnamese: dép
• Translator English - Tamil: செருப்பில்
• Translator English - Marathi: चप्पल
• Translator English - Turkish: terlik
• Translator English - Italian: pantofola
• Translator English - Polish: pantofel
• Translator English - Ukrainian: капець
• Translator English - Romanian: papuc
• Translator English - Greek: παντόφλα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: pantoffel
• Translator English - Swedish: toffla
• Translator English - Norwegian: tøffel

2 QUOTES WITH «SLIPPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word slipper.

1

John Bunyan

If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.

2

Charles Perrault

He obliged Cinderella to sit down, and, putting the slipper to her little foot, he found it went on very easily, and fitted her as if it had been made of wax.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SLIPPER»

Discover the use of slipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to slipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper: A Guide to the ...

You’re not alone. In 1997, Gabrielle Reece married the man of her dreams—professional surfer Laird Hamilton—in a flawless Hawaiian ceremony. Naturally, the couple filed for divorce four years later.

Gabrielle Reece, 2013

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella

The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.

Paul Fleischman, 2007

No Glass Slipper: Surviving and Conquering Painful Life ...

No Glass Slipper takes a powerful look at the lives of strong and famous women who once struggled with painful experiences, but eventually developed the life skills to set goals and move forward.Author and clinical psychologist Sharon L. ...

Sharon Coffey, 2006

Hunt the Slipper

Her initial relief turns to anger and then to fear when she realises, that if Graham's story is true, she may never trust his sanity again. This complex comedy thriller will grip your attention to the very last page.

Henry Cecil, 2000

The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward, better known as Sax Rohmer, was a prolific English novelist. He is best remembered for his series of novels featuring the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu. This is one of his novels.

Sax Rohmer, 2014

Tropical Slipper Orchids: "Paphiopedilum" & "Phragmipedium" ...

While the engaging text is filled with tips and advice for growing these intriguing plants, it also provides comprehensive information on their history, biology, ecology, and conservation.

Harold Koopowitz, James Comstock, Carol Woodin, 2008

Nancy Drew 32: The Scarlet Slipper Mystery

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Carolyn Keene, 1955

The Glass Slipper: Women and Love Stories

In this book, Weisser’s goal is not to shatter the Glass Slipper, but to see through it.

Susan Ostrov Weisser, 2013

Cinderella, Or the Little Glass Slipper (Illustrated)

The classic fairy tale of Cinderella with beautiful silhouette illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

Charles Perrault, 2011

Deadly Slipper: A Novel of Death in the Dordogne

Rich in lush descriptions of the Dordogne, and laden with savory details of French cooking, Deadly Slipper is rife with surprising twists and turns. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Michelle Wan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SLIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term slipper is used in the context of the following news items.

More bodies found in Philippines slipper factory fire

Officials said the death toll in a rubber slipper factory fire in a suburb of the Philippines' capital had climbed to at least 72 on Thursday as police continued to ... «The Guardian, May 15»

Vancouver wins sixth Golden Slipper for Gai Waterhouse, second for …

Almost a year ago Tommy Berry lost his twin brother Nathan. On Saturday he delivered Gai Waterhouse a record-equalling sixth Golden Slipper on Vancouver. «ABC Online, Mar 15»

Operation Slipper: Parades marking end of military operation in …

Operation Slipper began in 2001 and involved more than 33,000 members of the Defence Force, public service and Federal Police who were deployed to ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»

Golden Slipper favourite Vancouver draws wide

Golden Slipper favourite Vancouver has drawn a wide barrier for the $3.5 million two-year-old classic at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Unbeaten in three starts, ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»

Disney Enlists Nine Shoe Designers to Reimagine Cinderella's Slipper

Disney Enlists Nine Shoe Designers to Reimagine Cinderella's Slipper. +. −. Stuart Weitzman's design reimagining the Cinderella slipper. "Cinderella in 2015 ... «ABC News, Feb 15»

Peter Slipper sentenced: Former speaker gets 300 hours of …

Former federal parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has been ordered to complete 300 hours of community service after being sentenced for misusing his ... «ABC Online, Sep 14»

Mal Brough and James Ashby should be prosecuted over Slipper …

On Sunday, Mr Brough was questioned on 60 Minutes whether he had asked former Speaker's aide James Ashby to "procure copies of Peter Slipper's diary" for ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Sep 14»

Peter Slipper Cabcharge case: Former speaker found guilty of …

Former federal parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper has been found guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court on three counts of dishonesty over the misuse of his ... «ABC Online, Jul 14»

Mossfun upsets Earthquake to win Golden Slipper at Rosehill

Gutsy all-or-nothing tactics by James McDonald delivered victory for Mossfun in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill in Sydney. The filly, trained by ... «ABC Online, Apr 14»

Tony Abbott claimed $600 to attend Peter Slipper's wedding

Prime Minister Tony Abbott claimed more than $600 of taxpayer money to attend Peter Slipper's wedding in 2006 - a claim he has reimbursed in the wake of the ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Oct 13»