Decline and Gradient

Opposite meaning words

Decline noun - A downward slope.

Usage example: the bicyclist lost control on the unexpectedly steep decline

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Gradient is an antonym for decline.

Gradient noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.

Usage example: the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off

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Decline is an antonym for gradient.

slight decline

slight gradient

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