slope
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/sloʊp/
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/sləʊp/
inclined surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slope' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slope,' where 'slope' meant 'slant or incline.'
Historical Evolution
'slope' changed from the Old English word 'aslopan' and eventually became the modern English word 'slope'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slip or slide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incline or slant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.
The slope of the hill was steep.
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Verb 1
to have or take an inclined or slanting direction or angle.
The path slopes down to the river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42