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leaning

The correct spelling is leaning.

How to pronounce leaning

/ˈliːnɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A tendency or propensity.

verb

  1. 1.To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  2. 2.To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
  3. 3.Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
  4. 4.To hang outwards.
  5. 5.To press against.

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