slate
word
/ˈsɫeɪt/
slayt
/slˈeɪt/
slayt
Definition
A type of flat, gray rock used for roofing or writing boards; also, a list of candidates or items, or to schedule something in the future.
Usage & Nuances
'Slate' as a noun can mean the stone, a writing board, or a list of people (like candidates in an election). As a verb, 'to slate' means to plan or schedule. In US English, 'clean slate' means starting fresh, without past problems.
Spanish: pizarra - lista (de candidatos) - planificarPortuguese (BR): ardósia - lista (de candidatos, opções) - planejarPortuguese (PT): ardósia - lista (de candidatos, opções) - planearChinese (Simplified): 石板 - 名单 - 计划Chinese (Traditional): 石板 - 名單 - 計畫Hindi: स्लेट - सूची (उम्मीदवारों की) - निर्धारित करनाArabic: ألواح (من حجر أو طين) - قائمة (مرشحين) - جدولBengali: স্লেট (পাথর) - তালিকা - নির্ধারণ করা (সময় ঠিক করা)Russian: сланец (камень) - список - назначать (на время)Japanese: スレート (石) - 候補者リスト - 予定するVietnamese: đá phiến - danh sách - lên lịchKorean: 슬레이트 (돌) - 후보 명단 - 예정하다Turkish: arduvaz (taş) - aday listesi - planlamakUrdu: سلیٹ (پتھر) - فہرست - طے کرناIndonesian: batu tulis - daftar kandidat - menjadwalkan
Example Sentences
Please write your answer on the slate.
basic
The roof is made of slate.
basic
She is on the slate for class president.
basic
We’ve slated the meeting for next Friday.
natural
After the mistake, he wanted a clean slate.
natural
The director is preparing a fresh slate of movies for next year.
natural