B1verbsportnature
US/ɡlaɪd/
UK/ɡlaɪd/
to move smoothly and quietly, without effort or noise
In context
The swans glided across the lake without making a sound.
The skater glided gracefully over the ice without any effort.
The plane glided down towards the runway with its engines off.
Words that go with glide
verb + preposition
- glide acrossA small boat glided across the bay.
- glide through the airEagles glide through the air for hours.
- glide overThe dancers glided over the polished floor.
verb + adverb
- glide silentlyThe train glided silently into the station.
- glide gracefullyShe glided gracefully into the room.
- glide downSnow geese glided down onto the field.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
glide on the roadCorrect: glide along the road