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Definition of leaning noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

leaning

noun

NAmE//ˈlinɪŋ//

[usually plural] leaning (toward(s) something)

a tendency to prefer something or to believe in particular ideas, opinions, etc. synonym inclination synonym tendency a leaning toward comedy rather than tragedy a person with socialist leanings

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