Glide Definition & Meaning
glide
- noun
- a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
- the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"
- the activity of flying a glider
- verb
- move smoothly and effortlessly
- fly in or as if in a glider plane
- cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly
"Glide" in song lyrics
See how glide is used in real songs:
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"they like the way i glide"
Aceyalone — B-Boy Kingdom -
"While Julio G. made the crossfade glide"
A.L.T. — Take You Back -
"Rap blastin, silver surfer on the glide"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — These Clowns
Words that rhyme with glide
Usage tips for "glide"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "glide" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for glide to find words that pair well.
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- What does glide mean?
- a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope" the activity of flying a glider move smoothly and effortlessly fly in or as if in a glider plane cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly
- What part of speech is glide?
- Glide is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does glide have?
- Glide has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).