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to slope
01
to incline or slant in a particular direction
Intransitive
Example
The mountain road sloped steeply upward, making it challenging for the cyclists to ascend.
The landscaper designed the garden to slope gently, allowing for proper drainage.
The architect ensured that the roof sloped effectively to facilitate rainwater runoff.
Slope
01
declive, encosta
a stretch of land forming part of a hill or mountain
02
inclinação, declive
the measure of how steep a line is, found by dividing the change in height by the change in horizontal distance
Example
The slope of the line between points ( 1, 2 ) and ( 3, 6 ) is 2.
A slope of zero means the line is perfectly horizontal.
The steeper the slope, the larger the value when you calculate rise over run.
03
declive, pendente
an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another
Example
They hiked up the steep slope to reach the mountain ’s peak.
The house was built on a gentle slope, offering a beautiful view of the valley below.
Skiers enjoy the challenging slopes of the alpine resort during the winter season.
