B1noun 2K

Slice

🇬🇧 UK /["/slaɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/slaɪs/"]/

Meaning of Slice

a thin flat piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc. that has been cut off a larger piece; a piece of cake that has been cut from a larger cake

In simple words: To cut something into thin pieces.

Slice in a sentence

• I would like a slice of chocolate cake, please.
• The chef used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables.
• He took a slice out of the pie and enjoyed it.
• To improve your skills, you need to take a slice out of your practice time each day.
• She managed to slice through the competition and win the race.

How to use Slice

Commonly used in cooking contexts, but can also mean to cut through something in a figurative sense, like slicing through a problem. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts where 'cut' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

slice + object

Memory hint

Think of slicing bread — easy to remember when you picture a loaf being cut.

Related words

Collocations with Slice

• big
• generous
• great
• cut
• eat
• in slices
• slice of
• cut something into slices
• big
• huge
• large
• carve
• carve out
• get
• slice of
• a slice of life
• a slice of the action
• a slice of the pie

Synonyms for Slice

• cut
• carve
• chop
• incise
• cleave

Opposites of Slice

• combine
• whole
• join

Common mistakes with Slice

• Confused with 'dice' when referring to cutting food.
• Used as a standalone verb without an object.
• Misunderstanding the past tense, using 'sliced' incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Slice

What does Slice mean?

To cut something into thin pieces.

What is the definition of Slice?

a thin flat piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc. that has been cut off a larger piece; a piece of cake that has been cut from a larger cake

How do you use Slice in a sentence?

I would like a slice of chocolate cake, please.

Can you give another example of Slice?

The chef used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables.

What are synonyms for Slice?

Common alternatives include cut, carve, chop, incise, cleave.

What is the opposite of Slice?

Opposite meanings include combine, whole, join.

What words go with Slice?

It commonly pairs with big, generous, great, cut, eat, in slices, slice of, cut something into slices, big, huge, large, carve, carve out, get, slice of, a slice of life, a slice of the action, a slice of the pie.

What are common mistakes when using Slice?

Confused with 'dice' when referring to cutting food. Used as a standalone verb without an object. Misunderstanding the past tense, using 'sliced' incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Slice?

US: /["/slaɪs/"]/, UK: /["/slaɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Slice?

Commonly used in cooking contexts, but can also mean to cut through something in a figurative sense, like slicing through a problem. Avoid using it in metaphorical contexts where 'cut' might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Slice?

"Slice" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.