angle

noun
UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
US: /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/

  1. The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point.

    1. The wall forms a 90-degree angle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The camera angle made her look taller than she actually was in person. [ ] [ ]

  2. A way of considering or presenting something.

    1. I want to see this from a new angle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The newspaper explored the issue from the angle of environmental impact. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slant approach perspective viewpoint
angle verb

  1. To position or direct something at a slant.

    1. Angle the camera toward the light. [ ] [ ]
    2. He angled the ladder against the wall for better stability when painting. [ ] [ ]

  2. To present information or a story from a particular viewpoint or bias.

    1. They angled their report to support their claims. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician skillfully angled his speech to appeal to younger voters at the rally. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "angle" in English means: The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point., A way of considering or presenting something..

The phonetic transcription of "angle" is /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ in British English and /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "angle": slant, approach, perspective, viewpoint.

Example usage of "angle": "The wall forms a 90-degree angle.". More examples on the page.