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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Leaning

   of Lean

2. Leaningnoun

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

Matched Categories

1. • Inclination
   • Position

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Anagrams for Leaning »

1. lignane

2. aneling

3. angelin

How to pronounce Leaning?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Leaning in sign language?

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. Tony Gonzales:

   We're going to be winning races that no one thought we'd win before. And how are we going to do it? By leaning into our conservative values, this is just the start of the future of the Republican Party. I'm excited to be a part of it.

2. Danny DeVito:

   I've been to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's a tower, and it's leaning. You look at it, but nothing happens, so then you look for someplace to get a sandwich.

3. Steven Maviglio:

   Analysts from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics predict that the new California and Northern California would be Democratic-leaning, while Southern California would be Southern California. This measure would cost taxpayers billions of dollars to pay for the massive transactional costs of breaking up the state, whether it be universities, parks, or retirement systems.

4. John Sarcona:

   Those first steps, leaning up against the bed, I felt like I was in a new body, it's a pretty crazy feeling and I still remember it today. It was almost like learning how to walk again.

5. Mehmet Oz:

   The evaluation so far is leaning towards a bad flu and a high fever caused his collapse.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Leaning
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leaning
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leaning
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Leaning