Slope

usgb/sləʊp/
noun

A surface or piece of land that is high at one end and low at the other.

The road has a steep slope leading up to the house
Visual representation of "slope" - A surface or piece of land that is high at one end and low at the other

Often appears as...

  • steep slope
  • gentle slope
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Visual representation of "slope"
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Visual Imagery

Imagine the surface transformation from high to low points to understand 'slope'.

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The hill was a challenging slope for the new hikers.
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Degree Variation

Slope can vary: steep (big incline) or gentle (small incline).

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The gentle slope of the lawn is perfect for picnics.
Visual representation of the word "Slope"

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