Slant
/slænt/
Definitions
4 meaningsTo incline or slope in a particular direction; to deviate from a horizontal or vertical line.
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To be at an angle or in a sloping direction.
The photograph slants slightly to the left.
💡 Simply: Imagine a playground slide! It *slants* downward, making it fun to slide down.
👶 For kids: To lean a little bit to the side, like a tree in the wind.
More Examples
The rain slanted against the windows.
The artist slanted the brush to create a more dynamic stroke.
How It's Used
"The roof slants downwards to shed rain."
"The posts were slanted to provide more support."
To present or interpret information in a way that supports a particular viewpoint or bias; to influence or distort something.
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To present information with a particular bias or viewpoint.
The writer slanted the article to favor the company's perspective.
💡 Simply: If a news report *slants* a story, it's like the reporter is trying to make you see things in a certain way, even if it's not the whole truth.
👶 For kids: To make something look like you want it to, even if it's not really true.
More Examples
He was accused of slanting his presentation with misleading statistics.
The editorial board was criticized for slanting the news.
How It's Used
"The news report slants the story to favor one political party."
"The campaign tried to slant public opinion."
An inclination or slope; a deviation from a horizontal or vertical line.
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A sloping line or direction.
The architect designed the roof with a steep slant.
💡 Simply: Imagine a hill - the *slant* is how much it goes up or down at an angle!
👶 For kids: When something is tilted, it's a slant.
More Examples
The artist used a slight slant to create a sense of movement.
The sunlight hit the building at a sharp slant.
How It's Used
"The roof has a noticeable slant."
"The designer added a slant to the wall for a more modern look."
A particular viewpoint, bias, or tendency; a way of looking at something.
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A particular viewpoint or bias.
The book had a clear feminist slant.
💡 Simply: Think of your favorite movie, if someone has a *slant* they might focus on the characters they like to support their view.
👶 For kids: How someone sees things - their special way of thinking.
More Examples
The journalist presented a conservative slant on the issue.
The company's marketing campaign took a new slant.
How It's Used
"The news report presented a political slant."
"The author's political slant was evident in his writing."
Synonyms
Angle
Incline
Lean
Bias
Distort
Influence
Prejudice
Skew
Gradient
Inclination
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
take a slant on something
To view or interpret something from a particular perspective or with a certain bias.
"The news channel takes a strong slant on political issues."
From Middle English *slenten*, of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Old Norse *slenta* ('to hurl') or akin to German *schlingen* ('to swallow, wind').
The verb form appeared in the late 16th century. The noun followed soon after. Historically, it was used more literally to describe an angle.
Memory tip
Imagine a building and its roof, which leans at a specific angle.