Leaning
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The condition of tilting away from a true vertical position, or a tendency or inclination toward a particular view or preference.
“The old fence had a pronounced leaning to one side after the storm had passed.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈliːnɪŋ/
Syllables
lean·ing
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Contains LEAN and ends in -ING, with four vowels providing quick early feedback
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Common tiles of moderate value, with the -ING suffix allowing useful board extensions
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