Slope
Pronunciation: /ˈsloʊp/
Slope (noun)
- a surface that is higher at one end than the other, like a hill.
- the measure of steepness or incline of a line in mathematics.
Examples
- The path follows a gentle slope.
- They climbed the steep slope with caution.
Common collocations: steep slope, gentle slope, climb a slope, calculate slope, slope formula
Slope (verb)
- to be at an angle, not straight or level.
Examples
- The roof slopes downwards.
- The table slopes slightly to one side.