adj
Uncommon
sloping
SLOH-pihng
Sloping (adj) means rising or falling at an angle; slanted. Example: “The house sits on a sloping hillside.”
adj
1
Rising or falling at an angle; slanted.
"The house sits on a sloping hillside."
How to use sloping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSet at an angle, rising or falling rather than flat.
Common pairings
a sloping roof
sloping ground
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Word forms
- Plural
- slopings
- Comparative
- more sloping
- Superlative
- most sloping
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What does “sloping” mean?
The word “sloping” means rising or falling at an angle; slanted. In plain terms, set at an angle, rising or falling rather than flat.
How do you pronounce “sloping”?
“Sloping” is pronounced SLOH-pihng (/ˈsloʊpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sloping” in a sentence?
Here is “sloping” used in a sentence: “The house sits on a sloping hillside.”
What part of speech is “sloping”?
“Sloping” is an adjective.
Is “sloping” a common word?
“Sloping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
