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    lean·ing
    /ˈlēniNG/

    noun

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

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

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

  5. noun. inclination; tendency. strong literary leanings. SYNONYMS bent, propensity, proclivity, bias, penchant.

  6. approving. A lean company or organization does not use too many people or spend too much money, so that there is no waste: Nowadays even efficient, lean, well-run industries are failing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  7. 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.

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

  9. leaning meaning, definition, what is leaning: a tendency to prefer or agree with a par...: Learn more.

  10. 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.

  11. A complete guide to the word "LEANING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.