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leaning

see definition of leaning

nountendency, bias

Word Origin & History

"action or state of leaning," 1776, from lean (v.).

Example Sentences for leaning

“Thou hast been in trouble,” she said, leaning on the baluster above him.

Presently she raised her eyes and saw him leaning out of the window.

He went on; he stood in the doorway, leaning with one arm against it.

And leaning upon my Hannah's arm, withdrew to my own apartment.

He was leaning forward in his eagerness; he looked so zealous to be my champion—so honest!

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Synonyms for leaning

noun tendency, bias

inclination
predilection
propensity
sentiment
aptitude
bent
disposition
drift
favor
favoritism
inclining
liking
mindset
partiality
penchant
predisposition
proclivity
proneness
taste
thing
weakness
cup of tea

Antonyms for leaning

antipathy
dislike
hate
disinclination
fairness
hatred
impartiality
justice

More words related to leaning

affinity

noun. liking or inclination toward something

affection
attraction
closeness
compatibility
cotton
cup of tea
druthers
fondness
good vibrations
leaning
partiality
rapport
same wavelength
simpatico
sympathy
thing
weakness

aptitude

noun. inclination

bent
disposition
drift
leaning
predilection
proclivity
proneness
propensity
tendency

aptitudes

noun. inclination

bent
disposition
drift
leaning
predilection
proclivity
proneness
propensity
tendency

attitude

noun. mental outlook

air
angle
approach
belief
bent
bias
character
demeanor
disposition
frame of mind
headset
inclination
leaning
like it is
mental state
mindset
mindtrip
mood
notion
opinion
perspective
philosophy
point of view
position
posture
predilection
prejudice
proclivity
reaction
routine
say so
sensibility
sentiment
set
slant
stance
stand
standing
standpoint
temper
temperament
twist
view
where one is at

attitudes