aslant

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈslɑːnt/

Definition

Positioned at an angle rather than perfectly horizontal or vertical.

Examples

• The sunlight fell aslant across the dusty floor of the attic.

• He noticed the fence posts were leaning aslant due to the soft ground.

• The rain drove aslant against the windowpane during the heavy storm.

Synonyms of aslant

Words with a similar meaning to aslant:

• tilted
• slanted
• oblique
• askew

Antonyms of aslant

Words with the opposite meaning to aslant:

• level
• straight

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