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.

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

I always had a leaning towards sport. [+ towards] Synonyms: tendency, liking for, bias, inclination More Synonyms of leaning

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, …

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.

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

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 not strong …

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