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slices Word Meanings
- to cut into pieces
- a piece cut from something
- to take a portion of something.
slices Example Sentences
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slices Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/slaɪs/
US
/slaɪs/
slices Word Etymology
The word 'slice' comes from the Old English 'slician,' meaning 'to cut.' The root 'slic' refers to 'cutting or separating.' Imagine slicing a loaf of bread into even pieces, revealing its soft, fluffy interior.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Morning light catches the loaf as I grip the knife and set it down. I push the blade through the crust and move it gently, letting the motion steady as I shift my wrist. A neat slice comes away; I feel the edge snag, adjust, and keep my pace until the piece sits clean on the board. That little act of cutting becomes a habit I bring to every kitchen task, a way to take a portion and claim it for later.
Real Context
Slice means a precise cut or the resulting piece. As a verb, to slice is to cut something into thin or even pieces, usually with a sharp knife, such as slicing bread, tomatoes, or cheese. As a noun, a slice is one of those pieces, for example a slice of bread, a slice of pizza, or a slice of cake. In everyday English, slice is common in cooking, meals, and shopping talk, and it can also refer to a portion of something nonfood related, like a slice of time or a slice of a market share. When you use slice, you often imply an intentional, clean cut rather than a rough break. Remember plural slices for multiple pieces.
Usage Reminders
- - Use slice with foods that are commonly cut into thin pieces
- - Remember to say slices when you refer to multiple pieces
- - For the verb, emphasize a neat, clean cut
- - Do not use slice to mean merely breaking something apart
- - Pair with a measure word when you want to specify portions
- - Distinguish between a slice (piece) and slice (action)
Common Misconceptions
- Slice only refers to food pieces.
- To slice must always be a perfect, straight cut.
- Slice and cut are interchangeable in all contexts.
- You can use slice with any object, even if it cannot be sliced.
- Slice never refers to non-physical portions or time.
Thinking Differences
Slice often implies a precise, deliberate cut and a physical piece; learners may overgeneralize to any cutting of objects or apply it to nonphysical contexts.
Learning Tips
- Visualize slice as making a neat, even cut
- Differentiate slice (noun) from slice (verb) by check with 'a slice' vs 'to slice'
- Associate slices with food first (bread, pizza) before non-food uses
- Practice plural form to talk about multiple pieces
- Use collocations like 'slice of bread' or 'slice of time'
- Avoid conflating slice with rough chopping
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