Aslope: meaning, definitions and examples

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aslope

 

[ əˈsləʊp ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: slope, sloping.