Pronunciation

/sloʊp/

Definitions

Noun

• A sloping surface or incline: A gentle slope can be found on a hillside. Example: The garden had a gradual slope from the front door to the back.
• Grade or inclination of a line or surface: The slope of the roof is important for drainage.
• Rate of change over a particular interval: The slope of a function represents how quickly it’s changing.

Verb

• To descend or incline in a slanted manner: The path sloped downward towards the river.
• To describe or determine the slope of something: We measured the slope of the road to ensure it meets safety standards.

Adjective

• Having a slant or incline: The slope of the hill made hiking challenging.

Phrases

• “A steep slope” indicates a significant incline.
• “Slope away from” describes moving in a descending direction.
• “Positive slope” refers to an upward incline, while “negative slope” signifies a downward one.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The gardener created terraced slopes to grow different plants.
• Verb: He carefully walked down the slope, holding onto the rope for support.
• Adjective: The wheelchair ramp had a manageable slope for accessibility.

Synonyms

• Gradient
• Incline
• Grade
• Pitch
• Decline
• Ascent (opposite of slope, when going up)
• Descent (opposite of slope, when going down)