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Definitions

incline

[in-klahyn, in-klahyn, in-klahyn] / ɪnˈklaɪn, ˈɪn klaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn /
NOUN
slope
Synonyms
STRONG
acclivity approach ascent cant declivity descent dip grade gradient inclination lean leaning plane ramp rise slant tilt
Antonyms
STRONG
decline downgrade fall
VERB
tend toward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bend impel persuade predispose prompt sway
STRONG
affect bias drive favor govern induce influence look move prefer prejudice turn verge
WEAK
be disposed be partial be predisposed be willing gravitate toward lean toward make willing not mind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade prevent repress stop suppress
STRONG
be fair be just dislike halt hinder
VERB
bend, lean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
skew tend tilt
STRONG
aim bevel bow cant deviate diverge heel lay level list lower nod point recline slant slope stoop tip train turn veer yaw
Antonyms
STRONG
lie neglect stay straighten

Example Sentences

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In other words, investors may find it a lot more difficult to keep up if the incline gets steeper and steeper.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

I’m doing heavy resistance training, or I’m doing incline walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

My legs are beginning to hurt though and there's that slight incline round the corner.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

He also recorded the first “DNF” of his marathon career at the Paris Olympics, dropping out right after the steepest incline on the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

I am at an incline, slowly inching closer and closer to the jagged cavernous opening.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.