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glide
to move smoothly and easily
Synonyms
- slide
- float
- coast
Antonyms
- jerk
- stumble
glide in a sentence
The swan glided quietly across the pond.
The paper airplane glided across the classroom before landing near the door.
Where it comes from
From Old English glidan 'to slip or move smoothly'
Memory hook
GLIDE sounds smooth, just like the motion it names.
Read it in context
- A Waterway Opens History