slivering

sliv·er

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sliv-er]
- /ˈslɪv ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sliv-er]
- /ˈslɪv ər/

Definitions of slivering word

noun slivering a small, slender, often sharp piece, as of wood or glass, split, broken, or cut off, usually lengthwise or with the grain; splinter. 1
noun slivering any small, narrow piece or portion: A sliver of sky was visible. 1
noun slivering a strand of loose, untwisted fibers produced in carding. 1
verb with object slivering to split or cut off (a sliver) or to split or cut into slivers: to sliver a log into kindling. 1
verb with object slivering to form (textile fibers) into slivers. 1
verb without object slivering to split. 1

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Origin of slivering

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English slivere (noun), derivative of sliven to split, Old English -slīfan (in tōslīfan to split up

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Parts of speech for Slivering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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slivering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for slivering

verb slivering

barber — A barber is a man whose job is cutting men's hair.
facet — one of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem.

All 2 Synonyms of slivering