Definition

To move or be positioned at an angle rather than straight up and down or side to side.

Example

The roof slants down towards the back of the house.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how that building slants to the side?

Yeah, it's kind of unsettling to look at.

I wonder if they did that on purpose or if it's a mistake.

Probably a mistake, but it definitely gives it character.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A slope or angle that is not straight up and down or side to side; it can also refer to a particular way of looking at something or a personal opinion.

Example

The roof has a slant that helps with rain drainage.

Conversation

I noticed that the roof has a strange slant to it.

Yeah, it's definitely not level; I wonder how that happened.

It makes the whole house look a bit odd, doesn't it?

Definition

To cause something to lean or slope in a particular direction, or to present information in a way that favors a specific viewpoint.

Example

The artist slants the lines in her painting to create a sense of movement.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the article slants the information towards one side?

Yeah, I thought it was pretty biased too.

It's frustrating when news is slanted like that, don’t you think?

Root Explanation

Slant originates from Middle English 'slanten', which is derived from the Old English 'slæntan', meaning to incline or lean. The word describes a position that is not straight or level, but rather at an angle.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'leaning' or 'inclined' — that's what slant means, a position that is not straight.

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