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inoh

incline

/ɪnˈklaɪn/ · /ˈɪnˌklaɪn/

Meaning 1

To lean or slope in a direction.

“The path began to incline steeply toward the hilltop.”
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Illustration of incline: To lean or slope in a direction.

Meaning 2

to have a tendency or preference

“He began to incline toward a vegetarian diet.”
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Illustration of incline: to have a tendency or preference

Meaning 3

A surface that slopes upward.

“The vehicle slowed as it climbed the incline.”
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Illustration of incline: A surface that slopes upward.