noun
angle
ANG-guhl
noun
1
The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
"The two walls met at a ninety-degree angle."
"She adjusted the ladder to a steeper angle."
2
A particular way of looking at or approaching a situation, especially in a story or argument.
"The reporter looked for a fresh angle on the old story."
"Try to see the problem from a different angle."
verb
1
To present something from a particular point of view, often to favor one side.
"The ad was angled to appeal mainly to young parents."
2
To fish with a hook and line.
"They spent the morning angling for trout in the river."
How to Use Angle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe geometric space between two meeting lines, or figuratively, a particular viewpoint or slant on something.
Common pairings
right angle
sharp angle
from every angle
a different angle
Word Forms
angled past tense, angled past tense, angles plural, angles plural, Angles plural, angles singular, angles singular
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Etymology
From Latin angulus ("corner"), which also gave English the word "ankle."