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Tilt

verb

to lean or slant to one side.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Tilt mean?

to lean or slant to one side.

Dictionary definition

To tilt means to lean, slant, or move something so one side is higher or lower than the other.

Example sentences

Tilt in a sentence

easy

Tilt the cup slowly so the water does not spill.

medium

The picture frame began to tilt to the left.

hard

Earth's tilt helps create the seasons as it moves around the sun.

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Synonyms

Words like Tilt

slantUse when something leans at an angle.
leanUse when something bends or moves to one side.
angleUse when placing something in a slanted position.
Antonyms

Opposite words

straightenUse when making something no longer slanted.
levelUse when something is flat and even.
uprightUse when something stands straight up.
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Word family

Tilt word family

Base word

tilt

verb

tilt

To lean or slant to one side.

verb

tilts

Present-tense form.

verb

tilted

Leaned or slanted.

verb

tilting

Leaning or slanting now.

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