sloping — Having a surface or line that is not horizontal or vertical; gradually inclining upward or downward at an angle.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a surface or line that is not horizontal or vertical; gradually inclining upward or downward at an angle.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsloʊ.pɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My handwriting looks terrible because I always write on this sloping desk.
- The sloping garden provides excellent drainage during heavy rains.
- He parked his car on the sloping street and forgot to use the handbrake - you can guess what happened next!
sloping
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsloʊ.pɪŋ/]
Having a surface or line that is not horizontal or vertical; gradually inclining upward or downward at an angle.
Having a surface or line that is not horizontal or vertical; gradually inclining upward or downward at an angle.
On the sloping path, stop groping and start hoping!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'aslope', which meant 'at an angle' or 'slanted'. The word evolved from the phrase 'on the slope', where 'slope' originally described the inclined side of a hill or mountain.
Breakdown
slop- (base meaning 'inclined surface' or 'slant') + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My handwriting looks terrible because I always write on this sloping desk.”
“The sloping garden provides excellent drainage during heavy rains.”
“He parked his car on the sloping street and forgot to use the handbrake - you can guess what happened next!”
“The architect designed sloping walls to create a unique modern appearance.”
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