slanter

slant

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Definitions of slanter word

verb without object slanter to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope. 1
verb without object slanter to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, bias, personal feeling or inclination, etc. (usually followed by toward). 1
verb with object slanter to cause to slope. 1
verb with object slanter to distort (information) by rendering it unfaithfully or incompletely, especially in order to reflect a particular viewpoint: He slanted the news story to discredit the Administration. 1
verb with object slanter to write, edit, or publish for the interest or amusement of a specific group of readers: a story slanted toward young adults. 1
noun slanter slanting or oblique direction; slope: the slant of a roof. 1

before 1485

One of the 25% oldest English words

First recorded in 1485-95; aphetic variant of aslant

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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