tilted

Everyday

1. Leaning or sloping, with one side higher than the other. tree →
2. The past form of "tilt": "She tilted the box." tree →

In the lessons

In science, the Earth's axis is tilted about 23 and a half degrees, which is why we have seasons. In art and photos, a tilted picture is not straight. In stories, a tilted hat or head can show a character's mood. Phrases: tilted head, tilted axis, tilted to one side.

Examples

• The picture on the wall is tilted. tree →
• He tilted the bottle and poured the juice. tree →
• The Earth spins on a tilted axis. tree →
• The dog looked at me with its head tilted. tree →
• The old fence was tilted after the storm. tree →
• She tilted the umbrella against the wind. tree →
• From shoulder to shoulder he tilted his head. tree →

Note

"Tilted" is the past form of "tilt" and also an adjective. Spelling: one l, double t is not needed — t-i-l-t-e-d. The Earth's tilt, not its distance from the Sun, causes the seasons.