leaning

• Beschreibt eine Neigung, Tendenz oder Vorliebe in Bezug auf eine bestimmte Meinung, Überzeugung oder Richtung.

Describes a tendency, inclination, or preference towards a particular opinion, belief, or direction.

1. Inclined or tiltedB1formal

   Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal position.

   Geneigt

   • The old tower is leaning dangerously to one side.
   • She noticed the picture frame was leaning against the wall.
   • The tree was leaning after the strong storm.

   Synonymeangledcantedinclinedlistpitchedslantedslopingtiltedtipped

   Antonymehorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

• Substantiv, das eine Neigung, Vorliebe oder Tendenz zu einer bestimmten Handlung, Überzeugung oder Richtung bezeichnet; ebenso eine physische Schrägstellung oder Abweichung von der Senkrechten.

A noun referring to a tendency, inclination, or preference toward a particular action, belief, or direction; also describes a physical slope or deviation from a vertical position.

1. Inclination to do somethingB2formal

   A tendency or preference to act in a certain way.

   Neigung, etwas zu tun

   • He has a leaning towards helping others.
   • Her leaning is to take the safer route.
   • The committee showed a leaning to approve the proposal.

   Synonymebentbiasdispositioninclinationpartialitypenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antonymeaversiondisinclinationdistaste

2. Natural inclinationB2formal

   A natural tendency or disposition towards a particular thing.

   Neigung

   • She has a natural leaning for music.
   • His leaning towards science was evident from a young age.
   • The artist's leaning is towards abstract forms.

   Synonymebentbiasdispositioninclinationpenchantpredilectionpreferenceproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antonymeantipathyaversiondisinclinationdistastereluctance

3. Departure from verticalC1formal

   The property of a line or surface that is not perfectly upright.

   Abweichung von der Vertikalen

   • The tower has a noticeable leaning to one side.
   • Engineers measured the leaning of the wall.
   • The leaning of the fence was caused by the storm.

   Synonymecantinclinationinclinelistpitchslantslopetilt

4. Deviation from vertical positionC1formal

   The act of moving away from a straight up-and-down position.

   Neigung

   • The leaning of the tree made it unstable.
   • He corrected his leaning while standing on the boat.
   • The leaning of the pole was dangerous.

   Synonymeanglecantinclinationlistpitchslantslopetilt

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, den Körper aus der senkrechten Position zu neigen oder zu kippen, oder sich auf jemanden oder etwas zu stützen.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or inclining the body from a vertical position, or relying on someone or something for support.

1. Incline or tiltA2formal

   To bend or move your body from a vertical position toward something.

   Sich neigen

   • She leaned forward to hear him better.
   • He leaned against the wall while waiting.
   • The tree leans to one side because of the wind.

   Synonymeanglebendcantinclinelistslanttilttip

   Antonymeerectlevelstraighten

2. Rely or dependB1formal

   To depend on someone or something for support or help.

   Sich verlassen auf

   • You can lean on me when you feel sad.
   • The company leans heavily on its sales team.
   • He leaned on his friends for advice during the crisis.

   Synonymebankcountdependrelytrust

3. Tend towardB2formal

   To have a tendency or preference for a particular opinion or direction.

   Tendieren

   • The politician leans toward conservative policies.
   • She leans more toward a career in science than art.
   • The jury leaned in favor of the defendant.

   Synonymefavorgravitateinclinepreferskewtendtilt

Phrasal-Variantenlean againstlean on