Cool MateMeaning of Incline
A slope or a tendency towards a particular direction or preference.
In simple words: A slope or the angle of something that leans.
Incline in a sentence
- The road has a steep **incline** that makes driving difficult.
- She felt an **incline** to help others whenever she could.
- The **incline** of the roof helps with water drainage.
- His interests show an **incline** towards science and technology.
- Walking up that **incline** was exhausting but rewarding.
How to use Incline
Used when discussing physical slopes or when expressing a tendency or preference. More formal when used in contexts like psychology or philosophy.
Grammar pattern
incline + object
Memory hint
Think of 'in-cline' as something leaning inward.
Related words
Collocations with Incline
- steep incline
- gentle incline
- incline towards
- incline of the roof
- incline of the path
Common mistakes with Incline
- Confused with 'decline' which means to get less or worse.
- Used incorrectly with objects that don’t lean or slope.
- Assumed to be primarily a physical term, neglecting its metaphorical use.
Incline appears in
Incline in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ميل، انحدار
منحدر أو زاوية شيء يميل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঢাল, ঝোঁক
কোনো কিছুর ঢাল বা হেলানো কোণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Neigung, Hang
Eine Neigung oder der Winkel von etwas, das sich neigt.
- SpanishEspañol
Inclinación
Una pendiente o el ángulo de algo que se inclina.
- Persianفارسی
شیب، تمایل
شیب یا زاویه چیزی که کج است.
- FrenchFrançais
Pente, Inclinaison, Tendance
Une pente ou l'angle de quelque chose qui penche.
- Hindiहिन्दी
झुकाव
किसी झुकी हुई चीज़ की ढलान या कोण।
- ItalianItaliano
Inclinazione, pendenza
Una pendenza o l'angolo di qualcosa che è inclinato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inclinação, Tender
Uma inclinação ou o ângulo de algo que está inclinado.
- RussianРусский
Наклон, склонность
Наклон или угол чего-либо, что наклонено.
- Urduاردو
جھکاؤ، ڈھلوان
A slope or the angle of something that leans.
- Chinese中文
倾斜，倾向
一个坡度或某物倾斜的角度。
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Frequently asked questions about Incline
What does Incline mean?
A slope or the angle of something that leans.
What is the definition of Incline?
A slope or a tendency towards a particular direction or preference.
How do you use Incline in a sentence?
The road has a steep **incline** that makes driving difficult.
Can you give another example of Incline?
She felt an **incline** to help others whenever she could.
What are synonyms for Incline?
Common alternatives include slope, tilt, lean, slant, bend.
What is the opposite of Incline?
Opposite meanings include decline, flat, level.
What words go with Incline?
It commonly pairs with steep incline, gentle incline, incline towards, incline of the roof, incline of the path.
What are common mistakes when using Incline?
Confused with 'decline' which means to get less or worse. Used incorrectly with objects that don’t lean or slope. Assumed to be primarily a physical term, neglecting its metaphorical use.
How do you pronounce Incline?
US: //ɪnˈklaɪn//, UK: //ɪnˈklaɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Incline?
Used when discussing physical slopes or when expressing a tendency or preference. More formal when used in contexts like psychology or philosophy.
What CEFR level is Incline?
"Incline" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.