leaning
/ˈlinɪŋ/
adjective
- Sloping or tilting to one side; not upright.
- The leaning fence needed to be repaired before it fell.
- The leaning ladder looked unsafe to climb.
- We took a photo in front of the famous leaning tower.
Antonyms
noun
- A tendency or preference toward a particular belief, opinion, or activity.
- She has a strong leaning toward artistic careers like painting or music.
- The teacher noticed the student's leaning for science over literature.
- His political leaning is toward the left side of the spectrum.
- The act or state of being in a sloping or tilted position.
- The leaning of the old barn worried the farmer.
- The leaning of the tree was caused by strong winds.
- A slight leaning of the bookshelf made the books slide off.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of lean; to be in a sloping position or to rest against something.
- She is leaning the broom in the corner of the room.
- He was leaning against the wall while waiting for the bus.
- The cat is leaning out of the window to see the birds.