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noun
- 1. a tendency or partiality of a particular kind: "he is quite vocal about his political leanings"
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LEANING definition: 1. a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers: 2. a particular set of…. Learn more.
The meaning of LEANING is a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency —often used in plural. How to use leaning in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Leaning.
countable noun [usually plural] Your particular leanings are the beliefs, ideas, or aims you hold or a tendency you have towards them. Many companies are wary of their socialist leanings. I always had a leaning towards sport. [ + towards] Synonyms: tendency, liking for, bias, inclination More Synonyms of leaning.
Leaning definition: inclination; tendency. See examples of LEANING used in a sentence.
noun. /ˈliːnɪŋ/ [usually plural] leaning (toward (s) something) a feeling that makes you tend to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, opinions, etc. synonym inclination, tendency. My leanings have always been towards comedy rather than tragedy. a person with socialist leanings. Extra Examples.
a belief or idea: [ usually plural ] I don't know what his political leanings are. (Definition of leaning from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of leaning. in Chinese (Traditional) （指信念、意見等的）傾向性… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （指信念、意见等的）倾向性… See more. in Spanish. inclinación… See more. in Portuguese.
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noun. the act of deviating from a vertical position. see more. noun. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. synonyms: inclination, lean, list, tilt. see more.
Define leaning. leaning synonyms, leaning pronunciation, leaning translation, English dictionary definition of leaning. n. An inclination, tendency, or preference. See Synonyms at predilection. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
