Definitions for leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. leaning, propensity, tendency(noun)

   an inclination to do something

   "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

2. proclivity, propensity, leaning(noun)

   a natural inclination

   "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

3. tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaning(noun)

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

   "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

4. leaning(adj)

   the act of deviating from a vertical position

5. atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tipped(adj)

   departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

   "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. leaning(Noun)

   A tendency.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Leaning

   of Lean

2. Leaning(noun)

   the act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism

Anagrams for leaning »

1. aneling

2. lignane

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of leaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of leaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of leaning in a Sentence

1. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie:

   Maybe leaning towards a governor.

2. Robert Anthony:

   If you are not leaning, no one will let you down.

3. Nathan Harman:

   There was someone leaning into the driver's side door.

4. Rita Rudner:

   I was a vegetarian until I started leaning toward the sunlight.

5. Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman:

   I’m leaning to say that this is more of a crime than it is a crash.

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