slope (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /sloʊp/
Definition
A surface or line that forms a gradual angle on the ground, or a part of a road that goes up or down.
Examples
The steep slope made it difficult to walk uphill.
Be careful on the icy slope; it's very slippery.
The road has a gentle slope, so it's easy to cycle down.
How to Use slope
- slope of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the steepness or incline of a specific line, surface, or road. — "The slope of the hill is too great for construction."
- down a slope (prepositional phrase)
- Moving from a higher position to a lower position on an incline. — "The children loved sliding down a slope in the park."
- up a slope (prepositional phrase)
- Moving from a lower position to a higher position on an incline. — "Climbing up a slope can be tiring."
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