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to slope
01
to incline or slant in a particular direction
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Slope
01
a stretch of land forming part of a hill or mountain
Examples
The hikers climbed the steep slope.
Snow covered the mountain slope.
02
the measure of how steep a line is, found by dividing the change in height by the change in horizontal distance
Examples
The slope of the line between points ( 1, 2 ) and ( 3, 6 ) is 2.
A slope of zero means the line is perfectly horizontal.
03
an area of land or surface that is higher at one end or side than another
Examples
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.
