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slit

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /slɪt/

slit means: A long, very narrow cut or opening in something.

noun

NARROW OPENINGB2

A long, very narrow cut or opening in something.

  • Light came through a slit.
  • Her skirt had a slit at the side.
  • He watched through a narrow slit in the door.

How to use it: slit in something (There was a slit in the curtain.)

Similar words: slot, cut

Common phrases: narrow slit, slit in something, slit skirt

verb

CUT OPENB2

To make a long, narrow cut in something.

  • He slit the envelope open.
  • She carefully slit the fabric along the marked line.
  • Can you slit this bag without spilling the rice?

How to use it: slit something open (She slit the packet open with a knife.)

Similar words: cut, slice

Common phrases: slit something open, slit an envelope, slit a bag

Questions about slit

What does slit mean?

A long, very narrow cut or opening in something.

What is slit in other languages?

Türkçe: yarık · Español: ranura · Français: fente · Deutsch: Schlitz · Italiano: fessura · 日本語: 細い切れ目

How do you pronounce slit?

It is pronounced /slɪt/.

How do you use slit in a sentence?

Light came through a slit. Her skirt had a slit at the side.

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