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ASLANT

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having an oblique or slanted direction

Synonyms:

aslant; aslope; diagonal; slanted; slanting; sloped; sloping

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

inclined (at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

At an oblique angle

Example:

the sun shone aslant into his face

Synonyms:

aslant; athwart; obliquely

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

Over or across in a slanting direction

Classified under:

Adverbs

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