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versant

/ˈvɜː(ɹ)sənt/

Meanings
noun
A slope of a mountain or mountain ridge

Examples :

"The hikers chose to descend the sunnier versant of the mountain to avoid icy patches. "
geography geology nature environment place

Related Words

Illustration provides

provides verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdz/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration exposure

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.   Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

Illustration benefits

benefits noun

/ˈbɛnɪfɪts/ /ˈbɛnəfɪts/

An advantage; help or aid from something.

"It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer."

Illustration conversant

conversant noun

/kənˈvɝsənt/

One who converses with another.

"As a conversant in the debate, John listened intently and offered thoughtful rebuttals. "

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration languages

languages noun

/ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒɪz/

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration programmer

programmer noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"My brother is a programmer for a video game company. "

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration vineyard

vineyard noun

/ˈvɪn.jɚd/

A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

"The farmer carefully tended his vineyard, hoping to harvest a good crop of grapes for the local winery. "

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "