incline vs tilt

tilt vs incline

incline and tilt both are nouns.

incline and tilt both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incline	Yes	No	Yes	No
tilt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tilt is a hypernym of incline; that is, tilt is a word with a broader meaning than incline:

incline: be at an angle
tilt: to incline or bend from a vertical position

Other hypernyms of incline include angle, lean, slant, tip.

incline (noun)	tilt (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels	pitching dangerously to one side
an elevated geological formation	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
	a slight but noticeable partiality
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

incline (verb)	tilt (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief	charge with a tilt
feel favorably disposed or willing	to incline or bend from a vertical position
be at an angle	heel over
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow	move sideways or in an unsteady way
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Difference between incline and tilt

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