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1) (to be in a position which is neither level nor upright: The field slopes towards the road.) slope

2) (to slope over to one side; not to be upright: The lamp-post had slipped and was leaning across the road.) lean

3) (to be, lie etc at an angle, away from a vertical or horizontal position or line; to slope: The house is very old and all the floors and ceilings slant a little.) slant

4) (to go or put (something) into a sloping or slanting position: He tilted his chair backwards; The lamp tilted and fell.) tilt

5) (to be on the border (of): She is verging on insanity.) verge

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v.

to dip v.

to incline v.