Incline (Noun)
Meaning 1
An inclined surface connecting two levels.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The house was built on a gentle incline that overlooked the valley below.
- The mountain had a rugged incline that made it difficult to climb.
- The trail wound its way up the incline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- The architect designed the house to follow the natural incline of the hillside, minimizing the need for excavation.
- The hikers had to navigate a steep incline to reach the summit, where they were rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
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- Bank
- Decline
- Declination
- Escarpment
- Ascent
- Mountainside
- Downslope
- Hillside
- Piedmont
- Rise
- Declension
- Climb
- Descent
- Ski Slope
- Canyonside
- Coast
- Upgrade
- Camber
- Fall
- Raise