Yeah... please help. is 'slope' a verb? can i use 'slopes gently towards the front'?
2006-09-20 22:27:46 · 7 answers · asked by Harty H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes you can
2006-09-20 22:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the strict context you are using it "slopes gently towards the front," yes it can be used as a verb. Much like the word "school" is a noun but can be used as a verb by saying "You are new at using the computer, I will have to 'school' you on this matter."
2006-09-21 05:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by chuche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember a verb MUST show action or state of being. Adverbs are the supporting actors for the verb. I would say that in your case slopes is a verb. Good Luck!!
2006-09-21 05:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can function as a noun and a verb.
Examples:
NOUN form
*The house was on a slope.
*The slope of a triangle can be solved.
*Would you play with me on the slope?
VERB form
*The road sloped towards the east.
*Would you slope this line to make it nicer?
Sometimes you can also use it as an adjective if it precedes a noun.
Example:
*The sloped hill looks menacing.
*This sloped design looks disgusting.
To help you more I suggest you visit http://www.thefreedictionary.com/slope
Goodluck.
2006-09-21 06:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: 2slope
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): sloped; slop·ing
intransitive verb
1 : to take an oblique course
2 : to lie or fall in a slant : INCLINE
3 : GO, TRAVEL
transitive verb : to cause to incline or slant
2006-09-21 05:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by Parvin /\/\ \/ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It sounds good.
2006-09-21 22:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can.
2006-09-21 05:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by bozobabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋