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- [uh-slohp]
- /əˈsloʊp/
- /ə.ˈsləʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-slohp]
- /əˈsloʊp/
Definitions of aslope word
- adverb aslope sloping 3
- adverb aslope at a slant 3
- adverb aslope at a slope; aslant; slantingly; diagonally. 1
- adjective aslope sloping. 1
- noun aslope In a sloping position. 1
- adjective aslope slanted or sloping. 0
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Origin of aslope
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at a-1, slope
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Parts of speech for Aslope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aslope popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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aslope usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aslope
adv aslope
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
- alongside — If one thing is alongside another thing, the first thing is next to the second.
- aside — If you move something aside, you move it to one side of you.
- athwart — transversely; from one side to another
- indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
adj aslope
adjective aslope
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
Antonyms for aslope
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