adj Uncommon

sloping

SLOH-pihng

Sloping (adj) means rising or falling at an angle; slanted. Example: “The house sits on a sloping hillside.”

adj

Rising or falling at an angle; slanted.

"The house sits on a sloping hillside."

How to use sloping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSet at an angle, rising or falling rather than flat.

Common pairings

a sloping roof sloping ground

more sloping comparative, slopings plural, most sloping superlative

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The house sits on a _____ hillside.

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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.