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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- at an angle
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the geometric figure made by two lines extending out from a single point.
Every triangle has three angles.
- similar words:
- bend, convergence, corner, focus, intersection
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| definition 2: |
the space between the lines of such a figure as measured in degrees, the number of which reflects the amount of turning that would be required to move one of the lines so that it meets and overlaps the other.
Each angle in a square measures 90 degrees. |
| definition 3: |
the degree to which a line or plane slants with respect to a horizontal or vertical plane.
The angle of their driveway is so steep that they cannot drive up safely in the winter.- synonyms:
- pitch, slant, slope
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| definition 4: |
a corner that projects outward or inward.
- synonyms:
- elbow, jag, zigzag
- similar words:
- crook, spike
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| definition 5: |
the standpoint from which something is considered; point of view.
The Christmas tree looks beautiful from this angle.Why don't we look at the problem from another angle?Your proposal doesn't seem very advantageous from our angle.- synonyms:
- perspective, point of view, position, viewpoint
- similar words:
- approach, aspect, bias, light, outlook, side, view
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| definition 6: |
in journalism, the particular way in which an article is slanted, as for a specific audience.
Make sure you give it a strong Hollywood angle.- synonyms:
- slant
- similar words:
- bias, focus, perspective
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| definition 7: |
a side or aspect of something.
The editor likes a story with a lot of angles.- synonyms:
- aspect, side
- similar words:
- element, facet, part
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| related words: |
tilt, viewpoint |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
angles, angling, angled |
| definition 1: |
to move, bend, or adjust at an angle.
I need to angle that outside mirror so I can see better behind me.- synonyms:
- slant
- similar words:
- bend, hook, incline, lean, manipulate, traverse, turn, zigzag
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| definition 2: |
to write in a manner that will appeal to a specific audience.
He angled his speech at the young voters.- synonyms:
- pitch, slant
- similar words:
- target
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| related words: |
descend, pitch, recline, slant, slope, tilt |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move at an angle.
- synonyms:
- bend
- similar words:
- hook, sidle, zigzag
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| related words: |
descend, incline, lean, recline, slant, traverse |
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| phrase: |
at an angle |
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