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tilt

Pronunciation: [tɪlt]

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

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something so that one side is higher than the other side. Imagine when you tilt a toy or a table; it’s not flat anymore, and one end is up in the air.

Example

She tilted the picture to make it look straight on the wall.

Example

He didn't tilt the cup, so it stayed upright and didn't spill.

Example

Can you tilt the board to see if the ball rolls down?

Context: “angle”

(noun) an angle or position that is not flat. When something has a tilt, one part is higher or lower than the rest, like when you lean a chair back.

Example

The tilt of the chair made it very comfortable to sit in.

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The picture had no tilt; it was perfectly level.

Example

What angle is the tilt of the screen?

Context: “structure”

(noun) a way of describing when something is set at an angle, which can be meant for a purpose, like a tilted roof that helps rain slide off.

Example

The roof had a slight tilt to help with drainage.

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The wall was completely vertical with no tilt, so the rain could gather.

Example

Does the structure of the building have any tilt for water drainage?

How to pronounce tilt

Pronunciation: [tɪlt]

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