Pronunciation

/ɪnˈklaɪn/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A sloping surface or angle; a gradient. For example: “The path takes a steep incline towards the summit.”
• Verb (v): To have a tendency or disposition towards something; to lean or bend in a particular direction. For instance: “She inclines her head when listening attentively.”
• Verb (v): To cause to slope or slant. Example: “The architect designed the roof to incline slightly for rainwater runoff.”

Phrases

• “On an incline”: Describing something that is positioned or happening on a slope or upward slope.
• “Incline towards”: To tend towards or favor something. For example: “His opinions incline towards liberal views.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We had to walk up a steep incline to reach the top of the hill.”
• Verb: “As he aged, he began to incline more towards spending time with his family.”
• Verb: “Make sure the treadmill is set on an incline to simulate uphill walking.”

Synonyms

• Slope
• Gradient
• Angle
• Lean
• Tilt
• Pitch
• Slant
• Bend
• Inclination
• Trend (as in trend towards)