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tilted

|tilt-ed|

/tɪltɪd/

(tilt)

lean or incline

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
tilt	tilts	tilting	tilts	tilted	tilted	tilting	tilted

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tilt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tylten,' where 'tylt' meant 'to fall over or lean.'

Historical Evolution

'tylten' transformed into the modern English word 'tilt' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fall over or lean,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to incline or slant.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tilt'.

The picture frame was tilted slightly to the left.

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Adjective 1

having a slanting or inclined position.

The tilted tower is a famous landmark.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39