leaning

(noun) an inclination to do something. Synonyms: propensity, tendency. Example: "He felt leanings toward frivolity."

(noun) a natural inclination. Synonyms: proclivity, propensity. Example: "He has a proclivity for exaggeration."

(noun) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. Synonyms: tilt, list, inclination, lean. Examples: "The tower had a pronounced tilt." "The ship developed a list to starboard." "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right."

(noun) the act of deviating from a vertical position.

(verb) to incline or bend from a vertical position. Synonyms: lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle. Example: "She leaned over the banister."

(verb) cause to lean or incline. Synonyms: lean. Example: "He leaned his rifle against the wall."

(verb) have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. Synonyms: tend, be given, lean, incline, run. Examples: "She tends to be nervous before her lectures." "These dresses run small." "He inclined to corpulence."

(verb) rely on for support. Synonyms: lean. Example: "We can lean on this man."

(verb) cause to lean to the side. Synonyms: list, lean. Example: "Erosion listed the old tree."

(adj) departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal. Synonyms: atilt, canted, tilted, tipped. Examples: "The leaning tower of pisa." "The headstones were tilted."