Meaning of the word leaning in English

What does leaning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leaning

US /ˈliː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈliː.nɪŋ/
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Verb

1.

inclining or bending from a vertical position

Example:
The tower is visibly leaning to one side.
He was leaning against the wall, deep in thought.

Noun

1.

a tendency or preference; a bias

Example:
She has a strong leaning towards classical music.
His political leaning became more apparent over time.
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