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inclined

/ɪnˈklaɪnd/

Meanings
verb
To bend or move (something) out of a given plane or direction, often the horizontal or vertical.

Examples :

"He had to incline his body against the gusts to avoid being blown down in the storm."
direction position tendency toeic

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration attitude

attitude noun

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪtud/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

Illustration newspapers

newspapers noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpəz/ /ˈnusˌpeɪpɚz/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My grandfather reads newspapers every morning to stay informed about current events. "

Illustration vertical

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

Illustration preference

preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

Illustration farmhouse

farmhouse noun

/ˈfɑːmhaus/

A farmer's residence.

"The farmhouse stood at the end of the long lane, the home of the farmer who grew the apples for the local market. "

Illustration likelihood

likelihood noun

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

"In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled."

Illustration inclines

inclines noun

/ɪnˈklaɪnz/ /ˈɪnklaɪnz/

A slope.

"To reach the building, we had to climb a steep incline."