angle

/ˈæŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A corner or a point where two lines or planes intersect.

“The angle of the roof made it difficult to walk on.”

2. verb

To incline or turn so as to form a specified angle or corner.

“She angled her head to avoid the sun.”

3. verb

To manage or arrange something in a clever way, often to get an advantage.

“He angled for a promotion by writing a good report.”

4. noun

A part of a shape that is formed by two intersecting lines or planes.

“The angle of the triangle was 90 degrees.”

5. noun

A position or viewpoint, especially one that is biased or extreme.

“He took a hard angle on the issue and refused to compromise.”

6. noun

A position or situation in which someone or something is situated, especially in a particular relationship to something else.

“The angle of the camera made it seem like she was closer to me.”

Synonyms

  • corner
  • point
  • slant
  • turn

Antonyms

  • perpendicular
  • straight