ANGLE Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈaŋ-gəl

Definition of angle

as in side

a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown

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Relevance

as in perspective

a way of looking at or thinking about something what's your angle on the problem?

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as in curvature

something that curves or is curved the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns

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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

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Recent Examples of angle

Noun

These students impressed us with their discerning angles, diligent research, and captivating storytelling. — Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 All pruning cuts should be at an angle to help water run off the rose stem more quickly. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The team raised the vehicle’s rear hatch and angled it toward the sun throughout the day. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Adapting to the 20,000-seat Garden, Styles’s stage is a more streamlined semi-circle that still angles for maximum access, plus a little pop. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle

Noun

Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
In my experience, the strongest engagements begin when both sides understand what can be influenced, what cannot be controlled and how progress will be evaluated.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

The day before, De Zerbi namechecked Gallagher as a player who can help his team from a set pieces and physicality perspective.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Moon conjoins your ruler Jupiter, increasing your appetite for travel, learning, and experiences that stretch your perspective.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of perspective

Noun

The more mass an object possesses, the greater the curvature, and because gravity arises from this curvature, the greater the gravitational influence.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
The 2018 Equal Earth projection, on the other hand, follows the Earth’s curvature and shows continents in their true proportions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of curvature

Verb

In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Though pictured largely unfurnished, the area looks well-proportioned, with room for a sofa and a coffee table, plus an entertainment center, even if those trademark sloping walls might make installing some furniture a little awkward.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of slope

Noun

But, like many other aspects of our ever-changing, high-tech world, this can feel overwhelming to leaders who are focused on the day-to-day challenges of running a business.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Some readers have pointed out how quickly blame gets assigned to Sandy even about aspects of the show, like casting, that are out of her control.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of aspect

Noun

What the attacks and their aftermath have come to mean isn't a single viewpoint shared by everyone, for reasons chronological, political and personal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
At a normal concert, the first people in line rush to the barrier to secure the best viewpoint for the show.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

Noun

No one is born understanding what a yield curve is, and even financial experts sometimes struggle to articulate the goings-on of the cryptic $160 trillion market.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
At the same time, the long end of the Treasury curve is the less active part of a market that is considered the deepest and most liquid in the world.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of curve

Verb

Photos from Reuters after the crash showed the aircraft with its nose on the ground and tail tilted up.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Some Cardinals players were spotted in their dugout ahead of the game sporting crooked caps, and one player incorporated a slight hat-tilting motion into his post-hit celebration.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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