slant

//slænt//
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Visual representation of slant

Noun

slantSingular
slantsPlural
1

A slope or incline; a diagonal or oblique direction or position.

The roof has a steep slant to allow rain to run off.

2

A particular point of view, bias, or angle from which something is considered or presented.

The article had a political slant that favored the ruling party.

Verb

slantInfinitive
slantPresent tense
slantedPast tense
slantedPast participle
slantingPresent participle
slantsThird-person singular
1

To slope or lean in a particular direction; to be positioned at an angle rather than vertically or horizontally.

The roof slants to the left.

2

To present information or a story in a biased or particular way.

The article was slanted to favor the government's position.

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