Leaning: meaning, definitions and examples
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leaning
[ หliหnษชล ]
describing a position or angle
Inclined from the vertical and resting against a surface. Leaning can also refer to a posture or position of the body in a relaxed or casual manner.
Synonyms
inclined, slanted, sloping, tilted.
Examples of usage
- He was leaning against the wall, waiting for her.
- She was leaning back in her chair, lost in thought.
describing a tendency or inclination
A tendency or inclination towards a particular activity, belief, or behavior.
Synonyms
bias, inclination, preference, tendency.
Examples of usage
- She has a leaning towards artistic endeavors.
- His political leanings are towards the conservative side.
Translations
Translations of the word "leaning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inclinando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช lehnen
๐ฎ๐ฉ miring
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะธะปัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pochylanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพๆ
๐ซ๐ท penchant
๐ช๐ธ inclinaciรณn
๐น๐ท eฤilme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ธ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ naklรกnฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ naklรกลanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ nagibanje
๐ฎ๐ธ halla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษyilmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ inclinaciรณn
Etymology
The word 'leaning' originates from the Old English word 'hlฤซnian' which means 'to lean, recline, or bend.' The concept of leaning has been present in human behavior for centuries, with the act of leaning symbolizing relaxation, support, or a sense of casualness. Over time, 'leaning' has evolved to encompass various meanings, from physical positions to mental inclinations.