angles

NOUN

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corner edge intersection slant twist

STRONG

V Y bend crook crotch cusp decline divergence dogleg elbow flare flection flexure fork incline knee nook notch obliquity point turn turning

NOUN

personal approach, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect direction perspective point of view slant standpoint viewpoint

STRONG

aim approach hand intention outlook plan position side

VERB

fish

Synonyms

STRONG

cast

WEAK

dangle a line drop a line

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

Example Sentences

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Journalists love to find surprises and unconventional angles, so I aimed to go down to the fair and find something unexpected.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

ChatGPT helps with brainstorming, script-writing and generating technical suggestions for camera angles and edits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

When a magnetic field is applied, a second voltage develops at right angles to the current.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

Playing at these angles has helped teams move from wide positions into more dangerous central positions playing behind the midfield.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

It is a variation of the basic principle that if you know one angle and one side of an equilateral or right-angled triangle, then you can determine the other angles and sides.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton