noun
Uncommon
slant
SLAHNT
Slant (noun) means a slope or tilt; a sloping surface or line. Example: “The roof has a steep slant to shed snow.”
noun
1
A slope or tilt; a sloping surface or line.
"The roof has a steep slant to shed snow."
2
A particular point of view or way of presenting something, often biased.
"The article gave a distinctly liberal slant to the story."
"Ask a local for the real slant on what happened."
verb
1
To lean or tilt at an angle.
"The old barn slants noticeably to one side."
2
To present information in a biased way.
"Critics said the documentary slanted the facts to favor one side."
How to use slant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a physical tilt, or a biased angle on how a story or fact is presented.
Common pairings
a slant on the story
slant toward
a steep slant
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Word forms
- Plural
- slants
- Third person singular
- slants
- Past tense
- slanted
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Etymology
From late Middle English, related to a dialect word "slent," probably from Old Norse; likely influenced by the word "aslant."
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Rhymes for slant
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What does “slant” mean?
The word “slant” means a slope or tilt; a sloping surface or line. In plain terms, either a physical tilt, or a biased angle on how a story or fact is presented.
How do you pronounce “slant”?
“Slant” is pronounced SLAHNT (/ˈslænt/ in IPA).
How do you use “slant” in a sentence?
Here is “slant” used in a sentence: “The roof has a steep slant to shed snow.”
What is another word for “slant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “slant” include slash.
What part of speech is “slant”?
Depending on how it is used, “slant” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “slant” come from?
The word “slant” comes from Middle English. From late Middle English, related to a dialect word "slent," probably from Old Norse; likely influenced by the word "aslant.".
Is “slant” a common word?
“Slant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slant” have?
“Slant” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slope or tilt; a sloping surface or line.
