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Definition slant in British English

slant verb

verb
/slɑːnt/
1

to be or move at an angle that is not 90 degrees, or to make something do this

Example

He slanted the ball away from the defender.

Example

Pale sunlight slanted through the curtains.

Synonyms and related words
slope tilt incline turn spin overturn
2

to give information or ideas in a way that gives more attention or support to a particular person, group, or opinion

Example

The text was slanted towards younger readers.

Synonyms and related words
be on the take blackmail bribe
Definition slant in British English