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   slope

   /sləʊp/

   noun

   • 1. a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface: "he slithered helplessly down the slope"
   • ▪ a difference in level or sideways position between the two ends or sides of a thing: "the roof should have a slope sufficient for proper drainage" Similar gradientinclineangleslantinclinationpitchdeclineascentdeclivityacclivityrisefalldownwardupwarddownslopeupsloperampraketilttipdipcambercantbevelgradedowngradeupgrade
   • ▪ a part of the side of a hill or mountain, especially as a place for skiing: "a ten-minute cable car ride delivers you to the slopes" Similar hillhillsidehillockbankriseescarpmentscarpbraetechnical:glacisversantadretubacbajadapiedmontliterary:steeppisteruntracknursery slopedry slopedry-ski slopetrail
   • ▪ the gradient of a graph at any point.
   • ▪ the mutual conductance of a valve, numerically equal to the gradient of one of the characteristic curves of the valve.
   • 2. a person from East Asia, especially Vietnam. offensive US

   verb

   • 1. (of a surface or line) be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down: "the garden sloped down to a stream"
   • ▪ place or arrange in a sloping position: "Poole sloped his shoulders"
   • 2. move in an idle or aimless manner: informal British "I had seen Don sloping about the beach"
   • ▪ leave unobtrusively, typically in order to evade work or duty: "the men sloped off looking ashamed of themselves"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a verb): from the obsolete adverb slope, a shortening of aslope. The use of the verb with reference to aimless or unobtrusive movement may be related to lope.

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   What does aslope mean?

   • Define aslope. aslope synonyms, aslope pronunciation, aslope translation, English dictionary definition of aslope. adv. & adj. At a slope or slant. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Where did aslope come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word aslope is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for aslope is from around 1400, in Romaunt of Rose. aslope is of uncertain origin. aslay, v.

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   What does sloping mean?

   • 1. at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally. 2. sloping. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. 1. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content .

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   The meaning of ASLOPE is being in a sloping or slanting position or direction.

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   aslope in American English. (əˈsloup) adverb. 1. at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally. adjective. 2. sloping. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   Aslope definition: at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally.. See examples of ASLOPE used in a sentence.

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   Aslope refers to a position, direction, or movement that is slanted, inclined or deviating from the vertical or horizontal line; it can also mean something that is at an angle or oblique. It's often used to describe terrain, surfaces, or objects that are not level or straight.

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   Define aslope. aslope synonyms, aslope pronunciation, aslope translation, English dictionary definition of aslope. adv. & adj. At a slope or slant. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Aslope definition: At a slope or slant.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the word aslope. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.