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slant
/slænt/
a sloping position
The roof has a slight slant to help rainwater run off.
The roof is slightly angled to allow water to drain easily.
neutral
a sloping or oblique line; a tilt or incline.
The artist painted the trees with a noticeable slant to create a dreamy effect.
The artist angled the trees unusually to evoke a surreal atmosphere.
Can refer to physical angles (e.g., a roof's slope) or metaphorical bias (e.g., media slant).
figurative
a particular point of view or perspective, often with a biased or subjective emphasis.
The news article had a clear slant toward the politician's policies.
The article presented the politician's views in a way that favored their agenda.
Commonly used in media studies to describe biased reporting.
verb
to slope or tilt; to present information in a biased way.
The article slanted the facts to support the author's opinion.
The article was written to favor the author's viewpoint, distorting the facts.
Often used in journalism or persuasive writing.
Collocations
media slantbiased or skewed reportingpolitical slantpartisan perspectiveslant of lightangled illuminationslant roofangled roof design
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Ambiguity
When using 'slant,' clarify whether you mean a physical angle (e.g., 'The floor has a slight slant') or a biased perspective (e.g., 'The article had a pro-government slant').
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context: 'slant' as a noun often refers to a physical angle, while as a verb or in media contexts, it implies bias.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'slenten' (to slope), derived from Old Norse 'slent' (a slope). Related to Old English 'slincan' (to slope).
Usage Notes
As a noun, 'slant' often implies a subtle or intentional bias. As a verb, it suggests deliberate distortion. In journalism, 'slant' is neutral; in casual use, it can imply unfairness.
Word Breakdown
slant
slope or incline
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