Word
sloping
Phoneticsslop·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫoʊpɪŋ/
UK/slˈəʊpɪŋ/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The house was built on a sloping hill.”
contextual
“The architect designed a sloping roof to prevent heavy snow from piling up during the winter months.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“Toronto is shaped almost like a bowl, with the city sloping toward Lake Ontario.” - 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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