Definition

Describing something that is positioned at an angle or slant rather than straight up or down.

Example

The roof was built aslant to allow rain to run off easily.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the sun hits the trees aslant in the evening?

Yeah, it creates such beautiful shadows on the ground.

I love when the light shines aslant like that; it feels magical.

Absolutely! It makes everything look more vibrant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In a way that is slanted or tilted, rather than straight or level.

Example

The roof was built aslant to allow rain to run off easily.

Conversation

Did you notice how the light falls aslant through the window in the morning?

Yeah, it creates such a beautiful effect on the wall.

I love how it changes the entire mood of the room.

Definition

In a slanting or diagonal position, often used to describe something that is placed at an angle rather than straight.

Example

The roof was built aslant to allow rain to run off easily.

Conversation

Did you see how they placed the boat aslant the dock?

Yeah, it looked really cool that way!

I think it helps with balancing the weight too.

Root Explanation

Aslant is formed from "a-" (meaning in a direction) and "slant" (from Old English "slent", meaning to slope or incline). The word describes something that is positioned at an angle or slope.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'in a direction' ('a-') that is 'sloping' ('slant'). This helps you remember that 'aslant' means at an angle.

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