Meaning & use
Leaning
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A tendency or inclination toward a particular opinion, belief, or preference.
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Her political leanings became clear during the debate.
The committee's leanings favored a more cautious approach to the merger.
A note on using this word
Leaning is often used in the plural, 'leanings,' to describe someone's general set of preferences or beliefs, especially political ones.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Positioned or slanted at an angle rather than upright.
The leaning fence post finally gave way in the storm.
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