leaning

noun
UK: /ˈliːnɪŋ/
US: /ˈliːnɪŋ/

  1. The act of bending or tilting from a vertical position.

    1. I noticed a slight leaning of the tower.
    2. The leaning of the old tree towards the house was a concern for the owners.

  2. A tendency or preference towards a particular opinion, belief, or course of action.

    1. She has a leaning towards modern art.
    2. My leaning towards a career in science became obvious in high school.

Synonyms

inclination tendency slope tilt
leaning verb

  1. Present participle of lean: to be in or assume a sloping position.

    1. He is leaning against the wall.
    2. She was leaning out the window, waving goodbye to her friends.

  2. Present participle of lean: to incline towards an opinion or feeling.

    1. I am leaning towards accepting their offer.
    2. After considering the evidence, the jury was leaning towards a guilty verdict.
leaning adjective

  1. Sloping or not upright.

    1. There is a leaning tower in Italy.
    2. The leaning fence needed repair after the storm passed through town.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "leaning" in English means: The act of bending or tilting from a vertical position., A tendency or preference towards a particular opinion, belief, or course of action..

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

Synonyms for "leaning": inclination, tendency, slope, tilt.

Example usage of "leaning": "I noticed a slight leaning of the tower.". More examples on the page.