slope
word
/ˈsɫoʊp/
slohp
/slˈəʊp/
slohp
Definition
A surface or piece of land that slants upward or downward; also used for the measurement of how steep something is.
Usage & Nuances
'Slope' is used in both everyday and technical contexts (math, geography, skiing). Common phrases: 'steep slope', 'gentle slope'. In math, it describes the rate of incline.
Spanish: pendiente - declivePortuguese (BR): inclinação - ladeiraPortuguese (PT): inclinação - encostaChinese (Simplified): 斜坡 - 坡度Chinese (Traditional): 斜坡 - 坡度Hindi: ढलानArabic: منحدرBengali: ঢালRussian: склон - уклон (математика)Japanese: 斜面 - 勾配 (数学)Vietnamese: dốcKorean: 경사Turkish: eğim - yamaçUrdu: ڈھلوانIndonesian: lereng
Example Sentences
The car stopped on a slope.
basic
There is a gentle slope in the park.
basic
The bike rolls down the slope.
basic
This trail gets really steep after the first slope.
natural
Can you ski down that slope?
natural
The slope of the road makes it hard to walk here when it rains.
natural