English / word
slash
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a forceful sweeping cut made with a sharp blade, or the punctuation mark (/); to cut or reduce drastically
In context
01
He made a deep slash in the thick cardboard box.
02
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Synonyms
cut,reduce,strike
Antonyms
increase,raise,heal
Collocations
slash prices,slash budgets,slash spending
Verb forms
Past: slashed · Past participle: slashed · -ing: slashing