Definitions for leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. leaning, propensity, tendencynoun

   an inclination to do something

   "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

2. proclivity, propensity, leaningnoun

   a natural inclination

   "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

3. tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaningnoun

   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. leaningadjective

   the act of deviating from a vertical position

5. atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tippedadjective

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

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. leaningnoun

   A tendency.

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1. leaning

   Leaning refers to the inclination or tendency towards a certain opinion, view, action or position. This term is often used to describe political affiliations, preferences, biases, or attitudes. It can also refer to the physical action of inclining or resting against a surface, or a structure that is sloping or not upright.

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1. Leaning

   of Lean

2. Leaningnoun

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

Matched Categories

1. • Inclination
   • Position

Anagrams for leaning »

1. lignane

2. aneling

3. angelin

How to pronounce leaning?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Vassili Serebriakov:

   There's a little bit more confidence with being long dollars because U.S. yields are rising again, markets are now leaning towards a tone from the Fed that would be dollar supportive.

2. Tom Rath:

   He's leaning towards making another [presidential] run. he's asking his people to hold in place until he makes a decision, which those of us who worked for him before are willing to do.

3. Iowa Republican:

   If President Obama can be more forward-leaning with members of his party, starting with tonight's State of the Union address, I think we can get this (fast-track authority) done quickly. That is what I am committed to do.

4. Nichole Andler:

   The rifle, exposed for all those years to sun, wind, snow and rain, was found leaning against a tree in Great Basin National Park.

5. Rita Rudner:

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

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