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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. 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.

  3. 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.

  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

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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. My leanings have always been towards comedy rather than tragedy. a person with socialist leanings

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEANING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    LEANING definition: a belief or idea: . Learn more.

  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. 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.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLEANING - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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