slope
verb (used without object)
to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
slopes
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pluralof slope.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof slope (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
slopeverb (used without object)to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
Example Sentences
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All of the dwellings along the beachfront stretch sit on land that slopes toward the ocean, providing jaw-dropping views over the water.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
But the task is complicated by the fact that risks are dispersed across the Himalayas, while a 2015 earthquake destabilized many rock masses on the southern slopes, the embassy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Melting glaciers and thawing permafrost can also destabilise mountain slopes, increasing the risk of landslides and other hazards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
He said that one of the first toilets was built at the Wish Tower slopes close to the seafront, on land that was then owned by the military.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
This made it quite easy to move around, except that the slopes above the valley were very steep in places, and I slipped several times on the loose, gravelly soil.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
