Pronunciation: /sloʊp/
noun a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface
A1 The slope of the hill was too steep for me to climb.
A2 She skied down the slope with ease.
B1 The architect designed the building with a gentle slope for wheelchair accessibility.
B2 The ski resort has slopes for all levels of experience, from beginner to expert.
C1 The geologist studied the slope of the mountain to understand its geological history.
C2 The civil engineer calculated the slope of the road to ensure proper drainage during heavy rainfall.
verb to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle
A1 The road slopes gently towards the river.
A2 She sloped off quietly before anyone noticed.
B1 The roof slopes at a steep angle, making it difficult to climb.
B2 The skier sloped down the mountain at high speed.
C1 The architect carefully designed the building to slope towards the sunlight for maximum energy efficiency.
C2 The artist's brushstrokes sloped elegantly across the canvas, creating a sense of movement.
formal The slope of the line can be calculated using the rise over run formula.
informal Be careful walking on that slope, it's pretty steep.
slang I almost wiped out trying to snowboard down that gnarly slope.
figurative His grades have been on a downward slope since the beginning of the semester.
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