Meaning of the word incline in English

What does incline mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incline

US /ɪnˈklaɪn/

UK /ɪnˈklaɪn/

a slope or slant

Example:

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The car struggled to go up the steep incline.

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There was a gentle incline leading to the house.

Synonym:

slope ramp gradient rise hill

to have a tendency or predisposition to do something

Example:

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I incline to agree with your assessment.

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She inclines towards a more traditional approach.

Synonym:

tend lean be disposed be prone be apt

to bend or cause to bend; to slope

Example:

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He inclined his head slightly in acknowledgment.

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The tower began to incline after the earthquake.

Synonym:

bend tilt lean slope slant

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