A surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface. noun
The house was built on a gentle slope.
The slope of the hill made it difficult to climb.
A measure of the steepness or the degree of inclination of a line or surface, typically expressed as a ratio or angle. noun
The slope of the line on the graph indicates the rate of change.
In mathematics, the slope of a line is calculated as the rise over the run.
To have or take an inclined or slanted direction or angle. verb
The path slopes down to the river.
The roof slopes at a sharp angle to allow snow to slide off.
To move or walk with a slouching or lazy posture. verb
He sloped off to bed after a long day.
She sloped around the house, not wanting to do any chores.