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Definition of leaning noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leaning

noun
 
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
 
/ˈliːnɪŋ/
[usually plural]
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  1. leaning (toward(s) something) a feeling that makes you tend to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, opinions, etc. synonym inclination, tendency
    • My leanings have always been towards comedy rather than tragedy.
    • a person with socialist leanings
    Extra Examples
    • She had leanings towards classical architecture.
    • John has no political leanings.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2, Preferences and decisionsc2
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