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slope

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of slope

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 of slope

cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, slant, upgrade

Words Related to slope

ascent, bank, climb, rise

Near Antonyms of slope

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

slope

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of slope

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 of slope

angle, cant, cock, heel, incline, lean, list, pitch, slant, tilt, tip

Words Related to slope

bend, deviate, swerve, veer

decline, descend, recline, retreat

Near Antonyms of slope

even, flatten, level, straighten

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