slant — to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present information in a biased way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present information in a biased way
Pronunciation (IPA): /slænt/
Example Sentences
- My lazy eye makes everything slant when I'm tired.
- The news report had a clear conservative slant.
- She wrote her name with a stylish slant that looked like calligraphy.
slant
VERB[/slænt/]
to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present information in a biased way
The old bookshelf started to slant dangerously after the earthquake.
With a generous grant, even a slanted plant gets a chance to stand!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'slant' likely originates from Scandinavian languages, possibly related to Old Norse 'slenta' meaning to turn or twist. It entered English in the 16th century with the sense of leaning or inclining.
Breakdown
The word is a simple root with no clear morphemic breakdown in English. 'Slant' stands as a standalone word, though it may derive from a Scandinavian root meaning 'to turn' or 'to slope'.
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📝Examples
“My lazy eye makes everything slant when I'm tired.”
“The news report had a clear conservative slant.”
“She wrote her name with a stylish slant that looked like calligraphy.”
“The drunk man's walk had such a slant that he looked like he was climbing an invisible hill.”
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