noun

slope

slohp

noun

A stretch of ground that rises or falls at an angle; or the steepness of any such surface or line.

"The skiers headed down the steepest slope on the mountain."

"The slope of the roof lets rain drain off quickly."

verb

To rise or fall at a steady angle.

"The garden slopes gently down toward the river."

How to Use Slope

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surface, line, or piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle — also the math term for how steep a line is.

Common mistake

As a noun for a person of East Asian descent, this word is a slur and should be avoided entirely.

Common pairings

ski slope steep slope slope of a line

more slope comparative, more slope comparative, sloped past tense, slopes plural, slopes singular, most slope superlative, most slope superlative

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The skiers headed down the steepest _____ on the mountain.

Derived from the older adjective/adverb "aslope," meaning "in a slanted direction."

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