slanted (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /slænt/
Definition
A particular angle or direction that is not horizontal or vertical; a slope.
Examples
The roof had a steep slant to allow snow to slide off easily.
She noticed a slight slant in the old wooden floorboards.
The artist used a dramatic slant in the perspective to create depth.
How to Use slanted
- slant towards (prepositional phrase)
- To have a tendency or bias towards something. — "The survey results seemed to slant towards younger demographics."
- slant against (prepositional phrase)
- To show bias or prejudice against something. — "Some argued that the article had a slant against modern art."
- on a slant (prepositional phrase)
- At an angle; not straight. — "The picture was hanging slightly on a slant."
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