aslant
adverb or adjective
\ ə-ˈslant
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Definition of aslant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: in a slanting direction : obliquely
aslant
prepositionDefinition of aslant (Entry 2 of 2)
: over or across in a slanting direction
Synonyms & Antonyms for aslant
Synonyms: Adverb or adjective
- askew,
- atilt,
- awry,
- cock-a-hoop,
- cockeyed,
- crazy,
- crooked,
- listing,
- lopsided,
- oblique,
- off-kilter,
- pitched,
- skewed,
- slanted,
- slanting,
- slantwise,
- tilted,
- tipping,
- uneven
Antonyms: Adverb or adjective
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“Aslant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aslant. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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aslant
adverb or adjective
\ ə-ˈslant
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Kids Definition of aslant
: in a slanting direction
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The first known use of aslant was in the 13th century
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