leaning, propensity, proclivity, penchant mean a strong instinct or liking for something. leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.

LEANING definition: 1. a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers: 2. a particular set of…. Learn more.

Have you got any idea of which way she is leaning at the moment? He stumbled to the front door, leaning on the walls to support himself. At this point, leaning into it is the only move. They think …

Define leaning. leaning synonyms, leaning pronunciation, leaning translation, English dictionary definition of leaning. n. An inclination, tendency, or preference. See Synonyms at predilection. …

Leaning definition: inclination; tendency.. See examples of LEANING used in a sentence.

Definition of leaning noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. leaning (toward (s) something) a feeling that makes you tend to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, …

4 days ago · From Middle English lening, leninge, from Old English hlinung (“leaning; resting; place of rest”), equivalent to lean +‎ -ing.

Some common synonyms of leaning are penchant, proclivity, and propensity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," leaning suggests a liking or attraction …

LEANING meaning: a preference for something or tendency to do something often + toward often plural

to exert influence or pressure on in order to gain cooperation, maintain discipline, or the like: The state is leaning on the company to clean up its industrial wastes.