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slant

|slant|

B2

🇺🇸

/slænt/

🇬🇧

/slɑːnt/

inclined position

Etymology
Etymology Information

'slant' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'slenten,' where 'slent' meant 'to slip or slide.'

Historical Evolution

'slenten' transformed into the modern English word 'slant' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to slip or slide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to lean or tilt.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a position or direction that is not level or straight; a slope.

The roof has a steep slant.

Synonyms

slopetiltincline

Antonyms

levelflat

Verb 1

to lean or tilt in a particular direction.

The sun slanted through the window.

Synonyms

tiltinclinelean

Antonyms

straightenlevel

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Idioms

slant on

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40