slope
Translation
slope, incline, gradient
Examples
We skied down the gentle slope.
We skied down the gentle slope.
The roof has a steep slope.
The roof has a steep slope.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) slope The hill has a steep slope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incline, gradient, hill, ramp
Etymology
Possibly related to Old English 'slupan', 'to slip'. The idea of a surface one might slip down.
Memory Tips
Imagine a line that is not flat, it 'slopes' up or down. It's a slope.