slantslænt, slɑnt(v.i.)

1. to veer or angle away from a given level or line, esp. from a horizontal; slope.

   Category: Common Vocabulary

2. to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, personal feeling or inclination, etc. (usu. fol. by toward).

3. (v.t.)to cause to slope.

4. to distort (information), as by rendering it incompletely, esp. in order to reflect or favor a particular viewpoint.

5. to present for the interest or amusement of a specific group:

   a story slanted toward young adults.

6. (n.)slanting or oblique direction; slope:

   the slant of a roof.

7. a slanting line, surface, etc.

8. a particular viewpoint, opinion, attitude, or perspective:

   a story with a humorous slant.

9. a glance or look.

   Category: Informal

10. (adj.)sloping; oblique.

Origin of slant:

1610–20; < Scand; cf. dial. Norw slenta to slope, early Dan slente to slip

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