Synonyms of slope

slope 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incline
• inclination
• gradient
• diagonal
• pitch
• lean
• climb
• rake
• ascent
• slant
• grade
• bank
• upgrade
• rise
• cant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decline
• fall
• declivity
• dip
• descent
• declination
• hanging
• declension
• downgrade
• receding
• hang

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilt
• angle
• incline
• lean
• tip
• heel
• cock
• slant
• pitch
• cant
• list
• bend
• deviate
• bank
• descend
• retreat
• decline
• veer
• swerve
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straighten
• flatten
• even

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slope

Noun

In place of the squardrop-style slope at the front of the roofline, this one is a pure, uninterrupted box, ensuring that the full amount of headroom is available from the back door to the front wall. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Farther south in Arcadia, the village of Vytina puts the eight slopes of Mainalo Ski Centre within reach of a village stay. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips. — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026

Though pictured largely unfurnished, the area looks well-proportioned, with room for a sofa and a coffee table, plus an entertainment center, even if those trademark sloping walls might make installing some furniture a little awkward. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026