Aslope: meaning, definitions and examples

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aslope

[ əˈsləʊp ]

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incline

Sloping or leaning in a diagonal direction.

Synonyms

inclined, slanted, tilted

Examples of usage

The roof was aslope, allowing rainwater to run off easily.
She stood with her head slightly aslope, listening intently.

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incline

In a sloping or diagonal manner.

Synonyms

diagonally, slantingly, tiltedly

Examples of usage

The tree grew aslope, reaching towards the sunlight.
He walked up the hill, his hat worn aslope.

Translations

Translations of the word "aslope" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inclinado

🇮🇳 ढलान पर

🇩🇪 schräg

🇮🇩 miring

🇺🇦 похилений

🇵🇱 pochyły

🇯🇵 傾斜している

🇫🇷 incliné

🇪🇸 inclinado

🇹🇷 eğimli

🇰🇷 기울어진

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 šikmý

🇸🇰 šikmý

🇨🇳 倾斜的

🇸🇮 nagnjen

🇮🇸 halla

🇰🇿 еңкейтілген

🇬🇪 დახრილი

🇦🇿 meyilli

🇲🇽 inclinado

Word origin

The word 'aslope' originated from the combination of 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in' and 'slope' meaning 'an inclined surface'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that is sloping or leaning in a diagonal direction.