SLOPE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of slope

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

From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The land on which Thwaites sits slopes downward, meaning as the glacier melts, more ice is exposed to warm ocean water. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

The backstory Seminary Hill Catskills is named after the south-sloping hillside with stunning views of the Delaware River Valley where it's situated, home to a now-shuttered former seminary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 On the weekly chart, JPM is testing a critical uptrend line that also represents the lower boundary of an upward-sloping channel dating back to its 2022 low. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slope

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope

Noun

The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Urevo Another advantage the unit has over an under-desk walking mat is the incline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of incline

Verb

Perhaps the script is unduly tilted by Ramos’ drawling, sincerely beguiling delivery.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Opposition parties have also alleged that the electoral roll revisions tilted the electoral field in the BJP’s favor in the West Bengal election held earlier this year, helping the party win power in the state for the first time.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of tilt

Noun

In 1860, Muybridge was thrown from a carriage, resulting in a head injury that radically changed his personality and possibly heightened his artistic inclinations.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Gai said internal discussions regarding the future of the hydration breaks are underway, before adding that the inclination inside FIFA is to make the pauses available on a match-by-match basis.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of inclination

Verb

Witkoff’s visit to Russia comes amid mounting fears in Kyiv that Washington is angling to end the war on Moscow’s terms.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Its authentic features include a chainstitched waistband, pleated cargo pockets, and angled side pockets.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of angle

Noun

The tightening pressure gradient between these systems will produce a prolonged period of northeast winds, pushing water toward the beaches and into the back bays.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
When the plant roots encounter an area acidified by decaying plant matter—a chemical gradient distinct from that of animal matter—ABA builds up on the side facing the rot, encouraging growth in the other direction.

— Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of gradient

Verb

More retreat than resort, the 17-room lodge leans into its eco-conscious cred, maximizing the natural beauty of the surroundings and bringing those elements indoors to create a fully restorative experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The president leaned into cultural issues to portray Talarico as too liberal for Texas.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

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