slope

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A surface or piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle.

   I had to climb a small slope to reach the house.

2. 2
   noun

   The amount by which a surface rises or falls.

   The road has a very steep downward slope at that point.

3. 3
   verb

   To be at an angle, rising or falling.

   The garden slopes gently down to the river.

From aslope (adjective, adverb).

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