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SLANT

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Slant.

How to pronounce slant:

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Slant - as a noun

A biased way of looking at or presenting something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle6

Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

Example: "The roof had a steep pitch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12rake8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gradient10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slant - as a verb

Lie obliquely

Example: "A scar slanted across his face"

Present with a bias

Example: "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle6weight13

To incline or bend from a vertical position

Example: "She leaned over the banister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle6lean4tilt4tip5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bend7flex14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heel over

Example: "The tower is tilting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cant6cant overpitch12tilt4

Slant - as an adjective

Sloping; oblique; slanted.

Example Sentences

"The article had a political slant, clearly favoring one candidate over another."
"I adjusted the slant of the blinds to let more sunlight into the room."
"The photographer captured the beautiful sunset at a perfect slant."
"She tilted her head to a slant, trying to understand what he was saying."
"After the heavy rainfall, the ground was at a slant, causing water to collect in puddles."
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Word Game Points

Is SLANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SLANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SLANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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