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oblique

Pronunciation: [əˈbliːk]

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Learn how to use oblique in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geometry”

(adjective) this means something is slanted or not straight. Imagine a ramp that isn't flat; it's at an angle.

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The roof of the house is oblique, which helps the rain slide off easily.

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The wall is not oblique; it stands straight up and down.

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Is the line oblique or perfectly horizontal?

Context: “communication”

(adjective) this describes something that is indirect or not straightforward. When someone talks in a way that doesn’t clearly say what they mean, that can be oblique.

Example

Her oblique hint about the surprise party made everyone curious.

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His explanation was not oblique; it was clear and direct.

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Was the message you received oblique or easy to understand?

Context: “grammar”

(noun) this refers to a kind of grammatical construction where the subject is not the main focus. It's used to show relationships in a less direct way.

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In some languages, an oblique construction can express the idea without using the subject directly.

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A simple sentence does not use an oblique; it states directly what happened.

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Can you give an example of an oblique in a sentence?

How to pronounce oblique

Pronunciation: [əˈbliːk]

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