Meaning of slant in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /slænt/

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  1. Verb

    slant

    Etymology

    late Middle English: variant of dialect slent, of Scandinavian origin, probably influenced by aslant

    Definitions

    1. lie obliquely

    Examples

    • « A scar slanted across his face »

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  2. 2. present with a bias

    Examples

    • « He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders »

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  3. 3. to incline or bend from a vertical position

    Examples

    • « She leaned over the banister »

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  4. 4. heel over

    Examples

    • « The tower is tilting »
    • « The ceiling is slanting »

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  5. Noun

    slant

    Definitions

    1. a biased way of looking at or presenting something

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  6. 2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

    Examples

    • « the roof had a steep pitch »

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Famous quotes

  • « Tell the truth, but tell it slant. »
    Emily Dickinson
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    Mike Mills

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