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    leaning
    /ˈliːnɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a tendency or partiality of a particular kind: "he is quite vocal about his political leanings"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEANING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LEANING definition: 1. a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers: 2. a particular set of…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leaningLeaning Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › leaningLEANING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Leaning definition: inclination; tendency. See examples of LEANING used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEANING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishleaning noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    leaning (toward (s) something) a feeling that makes you tend to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, opinions, etc. synonym inclination, tendency.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › leaningLeaning - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

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    Leaning definition: inclination; tendency. See examples of LEANING used in a sentence.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishleaning noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˈlinɪŋ/. [usually plural] leaning (toward (s) something) a tendency to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, opinions, etc. synonym inclination synonym tendency a leaning toward comedy rather than tragedy a person with socialist leanings.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEANING | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Definition of leaning – Learner’s Dictionary. leaning. noun [ C ] uk / ˈliːnɪŋ / us. Add to word list. 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…

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › leaningLeaning Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    leaning. Plural: leanings. Leaning Sentence Examples. Howard was leaning against the wall. She found herself leaning into him in anticipation. He sat, leaning back. She sighed, leaning back and gazing into his eyes. He was leaning over the railing overlooking the massive marble foyer.