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Vocabulary Entry
slope
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A steepness or incline of a surface.
Example Sentences
"The slope of the hill made it challenging to climb."
"He adjusted the angle of the ramp to decrease its slope."
"The slide in the playground has a gentle slope."
V
verb
To incline or slant; to be at an angle.
Example Sentences
"The roof slopes down toward the edges to allow rain to run off."
"She sipped her drink while sitting on the sloping bank of the river."
"The land slopes gently as you move away from the house."