Definition of leaning
: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency —often used in plural radical leanings
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Examples of leaning in a Sentence
the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings
despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid
15th Century
First Known Use of leaning
15th century
Synonym Discussion of leaning
LEANING Defined for English Language Learners
leaning
playDefinition of leaning for English Language Learners
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: a preference for something or tendency to do something
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