What does ATILT mean?

Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Adverb

Definitions:

1. Inclined or tilted to one side; not level or straight. 2. In a leaning or tilted position; askew.

Pronunciations:

US: /əˈtɪlt/ or /ˈeɪtɪlt/; UK: /əˈtɪlt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "atilt" originated from the combination of the prefix "a-" meaning "on" or "in," and the word "tilt," which means "to incline or lean." It was first used in the 16th century and has been in use ever since. It is commonly used to describe something that is not level or straight, such as a picture hanging at an angle or a person standing with their head tilted to one side.

Synonyms:

Askew, tilted, slanted, angled, leaning, sloping, skewed, crooked, cockeyed, off-kilter.

Related Words:

Skew, slope, angle, lean, slant.

Example Sentences:

1. The picture on the wall was hanging atilt, and it was driving her crazy. 2. He stood atilt, with his head cocked to one side, listening intently to the music. 3. The tower was leaning atilt, and it was a wonder that it hadn fallen over yet. 4. Her hat was sitting atilt on her head, giving her a slightly mischievous look. 5. The car was parked atilt on the steep hill, and it was a challenge to get it to stay in place.