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slope Definition and Meaning in English (slope definition)

noun
Synonyms:inclinegradientslant
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Slope definition: A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

Definitions of Slope

  1. 1noun

    A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

  2. 2verb

    To lie or go at an angle; to incline from the horizontal or vertical.

Example Sentences

“The path slopes gently down to the river.”

“The roof has a steep slope.”

“We skied down the mountain slope.”

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past tensesloped
present participlesloping
pluralslopes

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

slippery slopeidiom

A course of action likely to lead to trouble or disaster.

downhill slopecollocation

A downward inclination or decline.

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Slope definition: A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
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'Slope' translates to 'slope' in English. Slope definition: A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
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