Slope means how steep a surface or line is. It can be a small or big angle. We use slope to talk about roads or lines in math.
The road has a slope of ten degrees.
The slope tells how steep the line is.
To slope means to go up or down at an angle. This word is often used when talking about roofs, hills, or roads.
The roof slopes to the side.
The road slopes down the hill.
Slope can mean cheating or cheating behavior. This meaning is rare and used mostly in special sports or local slang.
He was caught in a slope during the game.
Slope is not allowed in this sport.
A slope in skiing is a special path on a mountain covered with snow. People ski or snowboard down these slopes.
The beginners’ slope is easy to use.
I like the slope near the ski lodge.
This meaning is offensive and used as a racial slur. It should be avoided as it is hurtful and disrespectful.
