incline

UK
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
US
/ɪnˈklaɪn/

Translations

inclinenoun
inclines
pl
UK
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
US
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
The road has a steep incline.
Дорога имеет крутой наклон.
We hiked up the incline to reach the summit.
Мы поднялись по склону, чтобы достичь вершины.
Additional translations
inclineverb
inclined
Past Simple
inclined
Past Participle
inclining
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
US
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
He inclined his head slightly to show agreement.
Он слегка наклонил голову, чтобы показать согласие.
She inclined towards accepting the offer.
Она склонялась к тому, чтобы принять предложение.
inclineadjective
UK
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
US
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to or functioning on a slope.

Definitions

inclinenoun
A slope or slant, especially of a road, path, or track.
The incline of the hill made it difficult to ride a bicycle up.
An inclined surface or plane; a slope.
The incline of the ramp allowed for easy access to the building.
inclineverb
To lean or bend in a particular direction.
The tree inclines towards the river due to the strong winds.
To have a tendency or disposition to do something.
She inclines to agree with the majority opinion.
To influence or persuade someone to have a particular opinion or to do something.
His arguments inclined me to reconsider my decision.
To bend or bow (especially the head or upper body) forward or downward.
He inclined his head in acknowledgment.
inclineadjective
Attributive. Relating to or designed for use on a slope.
The city installed an incline elevator to connect the two neighborhoods.