sloping
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Having a surface that is not flat, but instead inclines or declines at an angle.
Example
The sloping roof allowed rainwater to run off easily.
Conversation
Have you seen the new park they built on the sloping hill?
Yeah, I went there last weekend, and it was really nice!
I love how they designed the paths to follow the sloping landscape.
It makes it great for walking and cycling, doesn't it?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inclined
tilted
slanted
Antonyms
level
flat
upright
verb
Definition
To be at an angle or to incline downward from a horizontal line.
Example
The roof is sloping down towards the edge.
Tense Forms
Past: sloped
Past Participle: sloped
Conversation
Did you see how the hill is sloping down towards the river?
Yeah, it looks perfect for a picnic by the water.
I think we should go there this weekend.
Root Explanation
Sloping → It is formed from "slope" (from Old English *slope*, meaning an inclined surface) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "sloping" describes the action or state of being inclined or tilted.
Memory Tip
Think of an 'inclined surface' ('slope') that is 'in action' ('-ing') — that's what sloping means.
Visually Confused Words
stoping
sopping
lopping
looping
sling
scalloping
stopping
stooping