Sloping Meaning in English
word · lemma: slope
ˈsɫoʊpɪŋ
SLOH-ping
slˈəʊpɪŋ
sl-OH-ping
Definition
Having a surface that is not flat or level, but instead goes up or down at an angle.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as an adjective to describe terrain, roofs, streets, etc. Common with nouns like 'roof', 'hill', 'surface'. Avoid using with horizontal or perfectly flat objects.
Spanish: inclinado - en pendientePortuguese (BR): inclinado - em declivePortuguese (PT): inclinado - em decliveChinese (Simplified): 倾斜的Chinese (Traditional): 傾斜的Hindi: ढलान वालाArabic: مائل - منحدرBengali: ঢালু - বাঁকাRussian: наклонный - покатыйJapanese: 傾斜した - 斜面のVietnamese: dốc - nghiêngKorean: 경사진 - 비탈진Turkish: eğimli - meyilliUrdu: ڈھلوان - ترچھاIndonesian: miring - landai
Example Sentences
The road is sloping down towards the river.
basic
There is a sloping hill behind the house.
basic
The roof is sloping to let rainwater run off.
basic
Be careful—the sloping path can get slippery after rain.
natural
Their house sits on a sloping piece of land, so the garden is terraced.
natural
Sunlight hits the sloping roof at a perfect angle in the morning.
natural