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sloping

|slope-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈsloʊ.pɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈsləʊ.pɪŋ/

(slope)

inclined surface

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
slope	slopes	slopes	slopes	sloped	sloped	sloping

Etymology

Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'slope' changed from the Middle English word 'slope' and eventually became the modern English word 'slope.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to slip or slide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an inclined surface.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'slope'.

The path was sloping down towards the river.

Adjective 1

having an inclined or slanted surface.

The sloping roof allowed snow to slide off easily.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42