aslant

/ə'slɑ:nt/
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aslant

The morning sun shone aslant through the tall window.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • At an oblique angle; not horizontally or vertically: Describes something positioned or moving diagonally, on a slope, or in a slanted direction.
    • Across something in a diagonal or sloping line: Describes a path or direction that cuts across a surface from one side to another at an angle.

  2. Adjective:

    • Having an oblique or slanted direction: Describes something that is not straight up and down or level; something that is tilted or sloping.
Usage
  • As an Adverb: "Aslant" typically follows the verb it modifies or comes at the end of a clause to describe the angle of an action or position.
  • As an Adjective: "Aslant" is used before a noun to describe its slanted quality. This usage is less common than the adverbial form.
Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The old tree grew aslant after years of strong winds.
    • She wore her hat aslant, giving her a jaunty look.
    • Sunlight fell aslant the dusty floorboards. (Here, "aslant" functions as a preposition meaning "across at a slant.")
  • Adjective:
    • He gave an aslant glance in her direction. (This means a sidelong, not direct, glance.)
    • The picture hung in an aslant position on the wall.
Advanced Usage
  • Prepositional Use: While primarily an adverb or adjective, "aslant" can function as a preposition meaning "across (something) at a slant." This is a more literary usage.
    • The shadow lay aslant the path.
  • Literary and Descriptive: "Aslant" is often used in literary, poetic, or descriptive writing to create a vivid image of angle or perspective, more so than in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slant (verb/noun): To slope or cause to slope; a sloping position or direction.
    • The roof slants sharply.
  • Slanted (adjective): Biased or presented from a particular angle; also, sloping.
    • The article had a slanted viewpoint.
  • Slantwise (adverb): In a slanting direction or position; synonym for "aslant."
    • The rain fell slantwise against the window.
Synonyms
  • Diagonally: In a diagonal direction.
  • Obliquely: At an angle; not in a straight or direct line.
  • Slantwise: In a slanting direction.
  • On a slant: In a sloping position.
Antonyms
  • Straight: In a direct line; without a curve or angle.
  • Vertically: In an up-and-down direction.
  • Horizontally: In a side-to-side direction; parallel to the ground.
Idioms and Phrases
  • To look aslant at someone: To look at someone with suspicion, disapproval, or sideways glance.
    • After the argument, they looked aslant at each other across the room.
aslant

The morning sun shone aslant through the tall window.

Adjective
  1. having an oblique or slanted direction
Adverb
  1. at an oblique angle
    • the sun shone aslant into his face
  2. over or across in a slanting direction

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