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LEANING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word leaning. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word leaning. (close relations)
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angling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

inclining
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of inclining; bending forward

listing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

• the act of making a list of items

slanting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having an oblique or slanted direction

sloping
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• having an oblique or slanted direction

• having a slanting form or direction

tilting
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a slight but noticeable partiality

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• pitching dangerously to one side

verb

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• heel over

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• charge with a tilt

list
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

verb

• give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

• include in a list

• cause to lean to the side

• tilt to one side

• enumerate

tilt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a slight but noticeable partiality

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• pitching dangerously to one side

verb

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• heel over

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• charge with a tilt

angle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons

• the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

• a biased way of looking at or presenting something

verb

• move or proceed at an angle

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• seek indirectly

• fish with a hook

• present with a bias

inclination
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

incline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elevated geological formation

• an inclined surface connecting two levels

verb

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

• bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well

• lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

• be at an angle

• feel favorably disposed or willing

• make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief

run
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

• the act of testing something

• a race run on foot

• an unbroken series of events

• (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

• a regular trip

• the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace

• the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation

• unrestricted freedom to use

• the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)

• a small stream

• a race between candidates for elective office

• a row of unravelled stitches

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• an unbroken chronological sequence

• a short trip

verb

• move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

• flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

• have a particular form

• move along, of liquids

• perform as expected when applied

• change or be different within limits

• run, stand, or compete for an office or a position

• cause to emit recorded audio or video

• move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

• be operating, running or functioning

• change from one state to another

• cause to perform

• be affected by; be subjected to

• continue to exist

• occur persistently

• carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

• include as the content; broadcast or publicize

• conduct to completion

• pass over, across, or through

• cause something to pass or lead somewhere

• make without a miss

• deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor

• cause an animal to move fast

• be diffused

• sail before the wind

• cover by running; run a certain distance

• extend or continue for a certain period of time

• set animals loose to graze

• keep company

• run with the ball; in such sports as football

• travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means

• travel a route regularly

• pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

• compete in a race

• progress by being changed

• reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

• come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

• become undone

skimpy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing little excess

• (of clothing) revealing the body

slant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a biased way of looking at or presenting something

• degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

verb

• lie obliquely

• present with a bias

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• heel over

tend
verbv
verb

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

• have care of or look after

• manage or run

thin
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section

• lacking excess flesh

• relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous

• (of sound) lacking resonance or volume

adverb

• without viscosity

adjective satellite

• very narrow

• not dense

• lacking spirit or sincere effort

• lacking substance or significance

verb

• lose thickness; become thin or thinner

• make thin or thinner

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

tip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

• a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a V shape

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

verb

• cause to tilt

• mark with a tip

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• walk on one's toes

• strike lightly

• give insider information or advise to

• remove the tip from

be given
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Best Hypernyms For LEANING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for leaning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
position angle angling be bend flex incline inclining lay move place pose put set slant slanting tilt tip trust tilting tipping
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for ANGLING

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