Angle

/'æɳgl/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A geometric figure formed by two lines or rays diverging from a common point: The measure of the space between these lines, typically in degrees or radians.
    • A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or situation: A perspective, viewpoint, or aspect from which something is analyzed or presented.
    • (Historical) A member of a Germanic tribe: One of the peoples who, along with the Saxons and Jutes, invaded Britain and formed the Anglo-Saxons.

  2. Verb:

    • To move, turn, or direct something at an angle: To position or proceed in a direction that is not straight or parallel.
    • To present information from a particular biased perspective: To slant or skew information to favor a specific viewpoint.
    • To try to obtain something indirectly or cunningly: To use subtle tactics to elicit a desired response, such as praise or information.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Geometric):
    • A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
    • The road turns at a sharp angle.
  • Noun (Perspective):
    • The journalist explored the story from a new angle.
    • Consider the problem from a different angle.
  • Verb (To position at an angle):
    • She angled the lamp to get better light.
    • The path angles sharply to the left up ahead.
  • Verb (To present with bias):
    • The report was angled to support the government's policy.
  • Verb (To seek indirectly):
    • He's always angling for compliments about his cooking.
Advanced Usage
  • At an angle: Not straight; positioned with a slant.
    • The picture hung at a slight angle on the wall.
  • Angle for something: To try to get something in an indirect way.
    • She's clearly angling for an invitation to the party.
  • Angled toward/away from: Directed or oriented in a specific slanted direction.
    • The solar panels are angled toward the south.
Variants and Related Words
  • Angular (adj): Having angles or sharp corners; lean and bony in physique.
    • The building had a stark, angular design.
  • Angler (n): A person who fishes with a hook and line; someone who seeks something cunningly.
    • The angler waited patiently by the river.
  • Angling (n): The activity or sport of fishing with a rod and line.
    • He enjoys a quiet afternoon of angling.
Synonyms
  • Perspective (n): A particular attitude or way of regarding something.
  • Viewpoint (n): A position from which something is observed or considered.
  • Slant (v/n): To present information with a particular bias; a biased perspective.
  • Fish for (v): To try to obtain something indirectly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Angle off: To move or turn away at an angle.
    • The bird angled off to the west and disappeared.
  • Angle out: To move or extend outward at an angle.
    • A narrow pier angled out into the lake.
Related Idioms
  • A different angle: An alternative way of looking at something.
    • Let's approach this marketing challenge from a different angle.
  • Wide-angle: Covering a broad view or scope (often used literally for camera lenses or figuratively).
    • The report takes a wide-angle look at the industry's future.
Noun
  1. a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
  2. a biased way of looking at or presenting something
  3. the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
Verb
  1. present with a bias
    • He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
  2. fish with a hook
  3. seek indirectly
    • fish for compliments
  4. to incline or bend from a vertical position
    • She leaned over the banister
  5. move or proceed at an angle
    • he angled his way into the room

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