top of the slope

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   The highest point of a sloping surface, such as a hill or ski run.

   Grammar: Used with the definite article: at the top of the slope. The opposite is the bottom of the slope.

   Patterns

   • at the top of the slope
   • stand at the top of the slope

   We stopped at the top of the slope to enjoy the view.

   The skier paused at the top of the slope before starting down.

   From the top of the slope you can see the whole valley.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   The upper end or beginning of a slope, where something starts to go downward.

   Grammar: Often used with from or at to show position or movement: from the top of the slope.

   Patterns

   • from the top of the slope
   • walk down from the top of the slope

   The ball rolled all the way from the top of the slope.

   He started his run from the top of the slope and reached the bottom in seconds.

Common combinations

at the top of the slope

They waited at the top of the slope for the others.

the top of the ski slope

The top of the ski slope was covered in fresh snow.

reach the top of the slope

It took an hour to reach the top of the slope.

from the top of the slope

You get a great view from the top of the slope.

Synonyms and how they differ

summit

Used for the highest point of a mountain, usually more formal than top of the slope.

crest

The top edge of a hill or wave; it suggests a narrow ridge rather than a whole slope.

Opposites

Word family

slope noun

A surface that goes up or down at an angle.

sloping adjective

Having a surface that is not level.

slope verb

To go up or down at an angle.

Commonly confused: top of the slope or top of the hill?

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