Word Adjective
sloping
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsɫoʊpɪŋ/ UK /slˈəʊpɪŋ/ slop·ing
Definition
adj.having a surface that is tilted or slanted rather than flat or level.
adj.inclined or slanted in direction or position; not horizontal or vertical. Often used to describe terrain, roofs, or handwriting.
Examples
“The house was built on a sloping hill.”
“The architect designed a sloping roof to prevent heavy snow from piling up during the winter months.”
“The vineyard occupies a south-facing sloping site, which ensures the vines receive maximum sunlight and benefit from natural drainage throughout the growing season.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'appears'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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