slope Antonyms
Meaning of slope
slope (n)
an elevated geological formation
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
slope (v)
be at an angle
slope (v. i.)
An oblique direction; a line or direction including from a horizontal line or direction; also, sometimes, an inclination, as of one line or surface to another.
Any ground whose surface forms an angle with the plane of the horizon.
To take an oblique direction; to be at an angle with the plane of the horizon; to incline; as, the ground slopes.
To depart; to disappear suddenly.
slope (a.)
Sloping.
slope (adv.)
In a sloping manner.
slope (v. t.)
To form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to direct obliquely; to incline; to slant; as, to slope the ground in a garden; to slope a piece of cloth in cutting a garment.
slope (n.)
The part of a continent descending toward, and draining to, a particular ocean; as, the Pacific slope.
slope Sentence Examples
- The winding road features a steep slope that tests the limits of any vehicle.
- The mountain's relentless slope proved challenging for the hikers, demanding both physical and mental endurance.
- The ski slope's icy surface provided a fast and exhilarating descent for the snowboarders.
- The slope of the rooftop allowed for efficient drainage, preventing water buildup.
- The roller coaster's steep slope generated a surge of adrenaline as it plummeted towards the ground.
- The terrain's gradual slope made it ideal for cross-country skiing, offering a scenic and accessible route.
- The slope of the riverbed determines its velocity and the rate at which sediment is transported.
- The roof's gentle slope complements the home's architectural style, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing design.
- The mathematician calculated the slope of the tangent line to approximate the rate of change at a specific point on the graph.
- The slope of the demand curve indicates the relationship between the quantity of a good or service demanded and its price.
FAQs About the word slope
an elevated geological formation, the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal, be at an angleAn oblique direction; a line or di
incline, gradient, inclination, grade,pitch, diagonal, rake, lean, ascent, climb
declension, dip, declination, decline, declension, fall, fall, downgrade, descent, declivity
The winding road features a steep slope that tests the limits of any vehicle.
The mountain's relentless slope proved challenging for the hikers, demanding both physical and mental endurance.
The ski slope's icy surface provided a fast and exhilarating descent for the snowboarders.
The slope of the rooftop allowed for efficient drainage, preventing water buildup.
