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Past tense for to move in a smooth, quiet continuous motion
“She took that as a cue to glide down the stairs and introduce herself.”
Past tense for to move or fly through the air
“He watched the two birds glide away over the waves, an apprehensive glint in his eye.”
Past tense for to move along on the surface of a liquid or in the air
“Although ducks might look calm as they glide along the surface of the lake, their webbed feet are working furiously underwater.”
Past tense for to move softly, quietly or stealthily
“The fairies see the little girl asleep. Astonished and delighted, they glide stealthily around her.”
Past tense for to make a journey by motor vehicle
“I glide down the coast in a quiet bus, watching the thousand-fingered palm trees stroke the wind.”
Past tense for to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Past tense for to lose one's footing (and slide or fall unintentionally)
Past tense for to rise, or cause to rise, into the air or sky
(of time, usually "fly by") Past tense for to pass swiftly
Past tense for to get to a location by any means of motion
Past tense for to move in a proud and majestic fashion
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