slope
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsɫoʊp// UK //slˈəʊp// slope
n. a surface that is higher at one end than the other. You use this to describe the side of a hill or a ramp.
n. a surface or line that is inclined or slanted; the gradient of a surface relative to the horizontal. Often used in mathematical contexts to describe the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change.
The children love to slide down the grassy slope.
The architect designed a ramp with a gentle slope to ensure the building was accessible to wheelchair users.
Advanced skiers often prefer the steep, icy slopes of the mountain's north face, where the lack of direct sunlight preserves the snow's challenging texture throughout the day.
From aslope (adjective, adverb).
Usage
Commonly paired with adjectives like 'steep', 'gentle', or 'gradual'.