Incline Meaning in English
word
ˈɪnkɫaɪn/, /ˌɪnˈkɫaɪn
IN-klyn or in-KLYN
ɪnˈklaɪn
in-KLYN
Definition
As a noun, an 'incline' is a slope or surface that is not flat. As a verb, to 'incline' means to lean, bend, or have a tendency towards something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, most common in technical, scientific, or physical contexts (roads, hills, exercise equipment). As a verb, often used formally or in written English ('I incline to agree'). Not used for everyday or physical leaning—instead, use 'lean' or 'bend'.
Spanish: inclinación - inclinar(se)Portuguese (BR): inclinação - inclinar(se)Portuguese (PT): inclinação - inclinar(-se)Chinese (Simplified): 斜坡 - 倾向于Chinese (Traditional): 斜坡 - 傾向於Hindi: झुकाव - झुकनाArabic: ميل - يميلBengali: ঢাল - ঝোঁক (প্রবণতা)Russian: уклон - наклон (склонность)Japanese: 傾斜 - 傾く (傾向)Vietnamese: dốc - nghiêng (xu hướng)Korean: 경사 - 기울다 (성향)Turkish: eğim - eğilmek (meyil)Urdu: ڈھلوان - جھکاؤ (رجحان)Indonesian: kemiringan - condong (cenderung)
Example Sentences
The road goes up a steep incline.
basic
He gently inclined his head.
basic
The treadmill can be set to a higher incline.
basic
I incline to believe he's telling the truth.
natural
There was a slight incline in the path through the woods.
natural
She inclined towards him, as if to listen more closely.
natural