slope

/sloʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

a surface that is inclined to one side; a slanting or inclined surface of the ground or of something built on or into the ground

“The hikers had to navigate a steep slope to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to move or cause something to move down a slope

“The skier decided to slope down the mountain on her new board.”

3. verb

to incline or cause something to incline to one side

“The wind started to slope the trees in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • incline
  • lean
  • tilt

Antonyms

  • horizontal
  • level