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slant vs incline

incline vs slant

slant and incline both are nouns.

slant and incline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slant Yes No Yes No
incline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, incline is a hyponym of slant; that is, incline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slant:
  • slant: to incline or bend from a vertical position
  • incline: be at an angle
Other hyponyms of slant include pitch, slope, weather, heel, list, lean back, recline.
slant (noun) incline (noun)
degree of deviation from a horizontal plane an inclined surface connecting two levels
a biased way of looking at or presenting something an elevated geological formation
slant (verb) incline (verb)
present with a bias make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
to incline or bend from a vertical position feel favorably disposed or willing
heel over be at an angle
lie obliquely lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
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 slant and incline

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