Word: Slant
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Definition:
Physical Meaning: A slant refers to the angle or degree of deviation from a straight line or horizontal plane. For example, if a roof is not flat but is at an angle, we say it has a slant.
Figurative Meaning: It can also mean a biased way of looking at or presenting something. For instance, if someone tells a story that favors one side, we might say they are giving a slant to the story.
Usage Instructions:
Use "slant" when describing angles or inclinations, both physically and metaphorically.
Be careful with the context to distinguish between the physical and figurative meanings.
Examples:
Noun (Physical): "The roof had a steep slant, which helped with rain drainage."
Noun (Figurative): "The article had a slant that made it seem like the company was doing better than it actually was."
Verb: "She slanted her body to see around the corner."
Advanced Usage:
In academic writing, when discussing research or perspectives, you might say, “The author’s slant on the issue influences the reader’s understanding.”
Word Variants:
Slanted (adjective): Describing something that is tilted or biased. For example, "He gave a slanted opinion on the topic."
Slantwise (adverb): In an oblique or slanted manner. For example, "The sun shone slantwise through the trees."
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
For the noun (physical): angle, incline, tilt
For the noun (figurative): bias, perspective, viewpoint
For the verb: tilt, incline, lean
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Summary:
The word "slant" can describe both a physical angle and a way of presenting information with bias.