slant front: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal to neutral; also used in specialized contexts (journalism, photography).
Quick answer
What does “slant front” mean?
To be at an angle.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To be at an angle; to slope or lean away from a vertical or horizontal line.
To present information in a biased or particular way; to interpret or view from a specific perspective.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Slight preference in British English for 'slope' in everyday physical contexts. 'Slant' is common in both for metaphorical bias.
Connotations
In both varieties, the metaphorical use often implies a deliberate, sometimes unfair, bias.
Frequency
Comparably frequent. The phrasal verb 'slant towards' (prefer) may be slightly more British.
Grammar
How to Use “slant front” in a Sentence
[Noun] + slant + [Prepositional Phrase (at/on/towards)][Subject] + slant + [Adverbial (downwards/upwards)][Subject] + slant + [Noun Phrase] + [Prepositional Phrase]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “slant front” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The old floorboards slant noticeably towards the fireplace.
- Critics accused the documentary of slanting the facts to provoke outrage.
- She slanted her report heavily in favour of the new policy.
American English
- The handwriting slants to the right.
- They felt the news coverage was slanted against their candidate.
- He slanted the spotlight to illuminate the actor's face.
adverb
British English
- The rain was driving slant across the fields.
- He wore his hat set slant on his head.
American English
- The sun hit the wall slant in the late afternoon.
- She looked at him slant, trying to gauge his reaction.
adjective
British English
- She writes in a distinctive slant hand.
- They built a slant roof for the shed.
- The article took a surprisingly positive slant view of the events.
American English
- The detective noticed slant footprints in the mud.
- It was a slant rhyme, not a perfect one.
- He read the slant headlines with skepticism.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used cautiously, often negatively: 'The report had a clear slant towards the management's viewpoint.'
Academic
Describes physical angles or methodological bias: 'The researcher acknowledged the cultural slant of the initial hypothesis.'
Everyday
Describing physical objects or perceived bias: 'The picture frame is on a slant.' / 'That article has a strong liberal slant.'
Technical
In photography/printing: 'slant font'; in linguistics: 'slant rhyme' (half-rhyme); in baseball: 'slanted fastball'.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “slant front”
- Using 'slant' as a direct synonym for 'opinion' without the connotation of bias (Incorrect: 'What's your slant?' for 'What's your opinion?').
- Confusing verb and noun stress patterns. Noun and verb have same pronunciation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Slope' is more common for natural, gradual inclines (hills, roads). 'Slant' implies a sharper, more defined, or sometimes artificial angle, and is the preferred term for metaphorical bias.
Not inherently. In physical contexts, it's neutral. In informational contexts, it often carries a negative connotation of unfair bias, but can be neutral meaning 'particular perspective' (e.g., 'an interesting slant').
Yes, very commonly. Both the physical angle ('the slant of the roof') and the figurative bias ('a political slant') are standard noun uses.
Also called half-rhyme or near rhyme, it's a rhyme where the final consonant sounds match but the preceding vowel sounds do not (e.g., 'worm' and 'swarm', 'hill' and 'full').
To be at an angle.
Slant front is usually formal to neutral; also used in specialized contexts (journalism, photography). in register.
Slant front: in British English it is pronounced /slɑːnt/, and in American English it is pronounced /slænt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a slant on things”
- “slant the odds”
- “on a slant”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a LANTern (LAN-T) sitting on a SLOPe – it's on a SLANT.
Conceptual Metaphor
UNDERSTANDING IS SEEING FROM AN ANGLE (e.g., 'Let me give you a different slant on that problem.').
Practice
Quiz
In typography, what does a 'slant font' typically refer to?