Synonyms of angle

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noun

ˈaŋ-gəl 

1

as in side

a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• side
• aspect
• hand
• phase
• facet
• part
• view
• shape
• viewpoint
• perspective
• state
• period
• element
• look
• position
• air
• condition
• appearance
• regard
• face
• dimension
• stage
• color
• character
• standpoint
• slant
• component
• stance
• interpretation
• step
• article
• version
• instance
• factor
• case
• outlook
• semblance
• posture
• complexion
• matter
• reading
• translation
• visage
• shoes
• respect
• item
• detail
• point
• count
• particular
• rendering

2

as in perspective

a way of looking at or thinking about something

what's your angle on the problem?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perspective
• viewpoint
• outlook
• opinion
• standpoint
• point of view
• shoes
• slant
• view
• vantage point
• frame of reference
• eye view
• interpretation
• mind
• spin
• perception
• take
• eye
• impression
• belief
• feeling
• conviction
• verdict
• judgment
• sentiment
• notion
• mind-set
• persuasion

3

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved

the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curvature
• curve
• bend
• turn
• arch
• wind
• arc
• bow
• crook
• slope
• inflection
• fold
• corner
• twist
• curl
• ring
• coil
• circle
• winding
• loop
• warp
• reflection
• round
• spiral
• inclination
• incline
• swirl
• kink
• flexure
• convolution
• buckle
• hairpin
• curlicue
• turnoff
• ringlet
• incurvature
• dogleg
• decline

angle

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verb

as in to slope

to set or cause to be at an angle

angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• tilt
• lean
• tip
• incline
• heel
• slant
• cock
• cant
• pitch
• list
• deviate
• bend
• bank
• retreat
• descend
• veer
• swerve
• decline
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straighten
• even
• flatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of angle

Noun

In another part of the video, shot from a different angle, he is seen on the other side of the truck, screaming profanities as another person, much smaller in stature, walks up with a child and is seen putting things inside the pickup truck. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The bottom line The fastest way to get rid of fruit flies is to tackle the problem from many angles. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Gosling, who was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Ken, is angling to raise his pay to $20 million. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Commanders, the franchise that Brandon Aiyuk has unsuccessfully angled to join since walking out on the 49ers last season. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026