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noun

Definition of slopenext
as in incline
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the next stretch of the trail had a gentle slope which made it easier to climb

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slope

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verb

as in to tilt
to set or cause to be at an angle they sloped our new driveway too steeply and now my car scrapes bottom whenever I back out onto the street

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Recent Examples of slope
Noun
Cutting through sand dunes, Circuit Zandvoort has huge slopes in parts that remind you of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Its entire north slope is treeless—perfect habitat for sheep. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
On Saturdays, Riverwalk Market Fair fills a small leafy park sloping down to the Cannon River with vendors selling fine art, fresh produce, and artisan food. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026 After more than a year of use, the pillow can slope slightly overnight; a quick fluff brings it largely back to shape. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
  1. incline
  2. tilt
  3. inclination
  4. angle
  5. gradient
  6. lean
Noun
  • The Pro version utilizes dual 250-W all-wheel-drive hubs to generate the torque to climb an impressive 15% hill incline.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Agriculture’s relative share in non-performing assets (NPAs) has been on a steady incline for at least a decade—often exacerbated when poor monsoons affect crop yields.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of incline
Verb
  • This piece then dramatically tilts down joining the rest of the track before the ride car rockets down the vertical drop.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • The ultimate challenge is winning backing from rural states and from Republicans with little inclination to lift a finger for left-leaning Hollywood.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While your first inclination might be to use a face or body scrub, dermatologists recommend a gentle moisturizer packed with rich emollients and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • Sam’s head was bent low, his ear angled toward the mesh of their brown Stromberg-Carlson radio.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Its steel cladding was also intentional, with the tower appearing more like a twisting, angled sculpture than something that's trying to blend in with its surroundings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • The containers themselves nest together nicely from largest to smallest on top, creating a lovely chromatic gradient.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ring features a gradient of pink diamonds going down the band, and both of their deceased parents’ birthstones sit alongside theirs—one on each side.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gradient
Verb
  • DeMaio, his conservative following and right-leaning billionaires backing the measure have characterized it as a commonsense, bipartisan effort with broad public support.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • California was not host to that type of showdown this year, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, though progressive by national standards, was viewed by many left-leaning voters as a safer or more moderate primary choice.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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