CEFR B1

sloping

adjective

Meaning

Having an inclined or tilted surface; not level or flat.

Examples

The path leading up to the old castle was steep and sloping.
Be careful walking on the sloping floor; it can be slippery when wet.

Synonyms: inclined, tilted, angled, descending

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sloping (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/

Definition

Having an inclined or tilted surface; not level or flat.

Examples

The path leading up to the old castle was steep and sloping.
Be careful walking on the sloping floor; it can be slippery when wet.
The roof of the house had a sloping design to allow rain to run off easily.

How to Use sloping

slope down (phrasal verb): To move downwards on an inclined surface. — "The path slopes down towards the lake."
slope upwards (phrasal verb): To move upwards on an inclined surface. — "The road slopes upwards for the next mile."
slope away (phrasal verb): To extend downwards or outwards from a central point or line. — "The land slopes away from the house into the forest."

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