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The correct spelling is leaning.
How to pronounce leaning
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
nounIPA: /ˈliːnɪŋ/
Say it like: Lee-nin-g
The correct spelling is leaning. A tendency or propensity. For example: "a man of socialist leanings"
Usage Examples
“a man of socialist leanings”
“She leaned out of the window.”
“I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A tendency or propensity.
verb
- 1.To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
- 2.To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
- 3.Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- 4.To hang outwards.
- 5.To press against.
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