Word
slanted
Phoneticsslant·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫænəd/
UK/slˈɑːntɪd/
Definition
v. to move or lean in a way that is not straight or level. You use this when something is tilted to one side.
v. to move or lean in a direction that is not straight or level. Often describes the physical movement of an object or the bias of a perspective.
Examples
“The old gate is slanted to one side.”
“The reporter's article was clearly slanted toward the government's position, making it hard to find any negative facts.”
“The heavy rain caused the wooden fence to slanted slightly, revealing the structural weakness of the foundation after years of neglect.”
Examples
simple
“The old gate is slanted to one side.”
contextual
“The reporter's article was clearly slanted toward the government's position, making it hard to find any negative facts.”
complex
“The heavy rain caused the wooden fence to slanted slightly, revealing the structural weakness of the foundation after years of neglect.”
Real-World Examples
“Further along, bending into the lower part of the slanted roof, was the figure of an archer (perhaps Paris, son of Priam of Troy).” “Slanted rectangles of sunlight tremble across the tablecloth, glinting on the wine glasses.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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