aslope

/ə'sloup/
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aslope

The old barn stands aslope on the gentle hillside.

Definition
  1. Adjective: Having an oblique or slanted direction; not horizontal or vertical; inclined.
Usage

The word "aslope" is a descriptive adjective used to characterize something that is positioned at an angle or on a slope. It is a somewhat literary or formal synonym for "sloping," "slanting," or "inclined." It describes the physical orientation of an object or surface.

Examples
  • The old fence posts stood aslope after years of weathering.
  • They built the roof aslope to allow rain and snow to slide off easily.
  • The picture hung aslope on the wall, giving the room a casual feel.
Advanced Usage
  • "lie aslope": To rest or be positioned in a slanted manner.
    • The ancient stones of the ruin lie aslope on the hillside.
  • "set aslope": To place or fix something in a slanted position.
    • The carpenter set the beam aslope to create a more dynamic structure.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slope (n., v.): An inclined surface; to be inclined or cause to be inclined.
    • The slope of the hill was gentle.
  • Aslant (adj., adv.): At a slant; sloping.
    • The sunlight fell aslant through the window.
  • Inclined (adj.): Leaning or sloping.
    • The road is inclined at a steep angle.
Synonyms
  • Slanting
  • Sloping
  • Inclined
  • Diagonal
  • Tilting
Antonyms
  • Level
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
  • Straight
  • Perpendicular
Related Phrases
  • At a slope: In a slanted position.
    • The shed was built at a slope.
  • On a slant: Positioned diagonally.
    • She wore her hat on a slant.
aslope

The old barn stands aslope on the gentle hillside.

Adjective
  1. having an oblique or slanted direction

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