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

A slope or tilt; a sloping surface or line.

"The roof has a steep slant to shed snow."

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

To lean or tilt at an angle.

"The old barn slants noticeably to one side."

To present information in a biased way.

"Critics said the documentary slanted the facts to favor one side."

How to use slant

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

slanted past tense, slants plural, slants singular

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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."

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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slash

Related words

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Rhymes for slant

ant want cant pant rant Kant Gant Sant plant chant scant brant

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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