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inclining

/ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

inclininggerund / present participle

/ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

Slanting or leaning; not vertical or level.

They sat beneath the inclining branches of the old oak tree.

Synonyms

incliningnoun

inclinings

/ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

Translations

наклон

The inclining of the tower was noticeable.

Наклон башни был заметен.

Definitions

The act or process of sloping, leaning, or bending from a vertical or horizontal position.

The slow inclining of the ship’s deck made the passengers uneasy.

A mental tendency or disposition toward a particular attitude, idea, or action.

She had an inclining toward abstract painting even as a child.

Synonyms

inclineverb

inclining

Gerund

inclined

Past Simple

inclined

Past Participle

inclining

Gerund

/ɪnˈklaɪn/

Translations

наклонять

He inclined his head slightly to show agreement.

Он слегка наклонил голову, чтобы показать согласие.

склоняться

She inclined towards accepting the offer.

Она склонялась к тому, чтобы принять предложение.

Additional translations

внушать

подталкивать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

inclinenoun

Definitions

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.

inclineadjective

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or designed for use on a slope.

The city installed an incline elevator to connect the two neighborhoods.