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Inclined

UK /["/ɪnˈklaɪnd/"]/US /["/ɪnˈklaɪnd/"]/

Definition

wanting to do something

In simple words: Having a tendency or preference for something.

Examples

  • She was inclined to accept the job offer after the second interview.
  • He felt inclined to help his friend despite the risks involved.
  • The board was inclined towards approving the new policy.
  • This ramp is inclined at a 30-degree angle.
  • The inclined plane made it easier to move the heavy boxes.
  • The roof is inclined to allow rainwater to run off efficiently.
  • She is inclined by nature to be optimistic.
  • He leaned on the inclined wall while waiting for the bus.

Usage notes

Use 'inclined' in more formal or literary contexts to describe someone's preference or tendency towards an action or idea. It's less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

inclined + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of a slide that's inclined — it leans towards going down.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • seem
  • strongly
  • very
  • rather
  • towards/​toward
  • appear
  • be
  • seem
  • strongly
  • very
  • increasingly
  • to
  • that way inclined
  • appear
  • be
  • seem
  • academically
  • artistically
  • mathematically

Synonyms

  • disposed
  • tending
  • willing
  • prone
  • leaning

Antonyms

  • uninclined
  • disinterested

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'inclined' with 'included'.
  • Using 'inclined' without 'to' when describing an action.