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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
ihn
klaIn
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inflections: |
inclines, inclining, inclined |
definition 1: |
to slope or slant.
The road up the mountain inclines sharply.- synonyms:
- lean, slant, slope, tilt, tip
- similar words:
- angle
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definition 2: |
to cause to bend or move in a particular way.
He inclined his head to hear what his youngest daughter said.- synonyms:
- tilt, tip
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related words: |
cock, lead, list, recline, sway, tempt, tilt, tip |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
In
klaIn
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definition: |
a surface that slopes.
The old bus couldn't make it up the hill's steep incline.- synonyms:
- pitch, slant, slope, tilt
- similar words:
- bank, grade, list, rise
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related words: |
ascent, climb |
derivation: |
inclined (adj.) |
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