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Vocabulary Entry
leaning
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To incline or bend in a particular direction.
Example Sentences
"She was leaning against the wall while waiting."
"He leaned forward to hear the conversation better."
"The tower is leaning dangerously to one side."
N
noun
The act of leaning; a slant or tilt.
Example Sentences
"His leaning toward artistic pursuits is evident."
"The leaning of the building raised safety concerns."
"She has a leaning for adventure and travel."
A
adjective
Tending to favor a particular opinion or style.
Example Sentences
"Her leaning nature makes her approachable and friendly."
"The committee is leaning towards accepting the proposal."
"He has a leaning attitude towards optimistic views."