ANGLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANGLE?

Need another word that means the same as “angle”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “angle” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Angle” are: slant, corner, intersection, point, apex, cusp, gradient, inclination, perspective, way of looking at something, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, position, side, aspect, direction, approach, outlook, light, fish, weight, lean, tilt, tip, present, give a particular slant to, orient

Angle as a Noun

Definitions of "Angle" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “angle” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons.
• Angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal.
• The space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
• A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
• A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure.
• Each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
• A position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts, typically as measured by its inclination from an implicit horizontal or vertical baseline.
• A biased way of looking at or presenting something.
• A measure of the inclination of one line or surface with respect to another.
• The space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians.

Synonyms of "Angle" as a noun (20 Words)

apex	The point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars. The central bank is at the apex of the financial system.
approach	An initial proposal or request made to someone. The approach of winter.
aspect	A characteristic to be considered. The front aspect of the hotel was unremarkable.
corner	Solid exterior angle of a building especially one formed by a cornerstone. Hodkinson was encouraged by his corner.
cusp	A point at which the direction of a curve is abruptly reversed. He was Aries on the cusp with Taurus.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. The campaign s lack of direction.
gradient	The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal. The path becomes very rough as the gradient increases.
inclination	The angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon. Cometary orbits vary widely in inclination.
intersection	An act of intersecting. The intersection of a plane and a cone.
light	A divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul. The light of the sun.
outlook	Belief about (or mental picture of) the future. The outlook for tomorrow is dry and cold.
perspective	The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other. A trick of perspective.
point	The angular interval between two successive points of a compass i e one eighth of a right angle 11 15. They sailed south around the point.
point of view	A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process.
position	A condition or position in which you find yourself. Sew the band into position.
side	The amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper. The flysheet is silicone protected on both sides.
slant	A sloping position. The hedge grew at a slant.
standpoint	An attitude to a particular issue. She writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer.
viewpoint	A place from which something can be viewed. We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians.
way of looking at something	Any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another.

Usage Examples of "Angle" as a noun

• Sloping at an angle of 33° to the horizontal.
• A skylight in the angle of the roof.
• The supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together.
• Spring-loaded hinges open the doors to any angle up to 90.
• In any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle.
• He always had a fresh angle on life.
• Discussing the problems from every conceivable angle.
• From this angle Maggie could not see Naomi's face.

Angle as a Verb

Definitions of "Angle" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “angle” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Direct or incline at an angle.
• To incline or bend from a vertical position.
• Seek indirectly.
• Move or proceed at an angle.
• Move or be inclined at an angle.
• Present (information) to reflect a particular view or have a particular focus.
• Fish with a hook.
• Present with a bias.

Synonyms of "Angle" as a verb (9 Words)

fish	Catch or try to catch fish typically by using a net or hook and line. Fish for compliments.
give a particular slant to	Transmit (knowledge or skills.
lean	Cause to lean or incline. He leaned his elbows on the table.
orient	Be oriented. Magazines oriented to the business community.
present	Bring forward and present to the mind. The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students.
slant	Heel over. Slant your skis as you turn.
tilt	Charge with a tilt. He tilts at his prey.
tip	Mark with a tip. The black outer feathers are tipped with white.
weight	Weight down with a load. The balance of power is weighted in favour of the government.

Usage Examples of "Angle" as a verb

• He angled his way into the room.
• Angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying.
• He angled his chair so that he could watch her.
• Still the rain angles down.

Associations of "Angle" (30 Words)

axis	In World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations. The leaflets are arranged in rows on a slender axis.
corner	Turn a corner. Whether they will corner the market in graphics software remains to be seen.
eccentricity	A circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path. The eccentricity of his views.
gradient	The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal. Fail safe brakes for use on steep gradients.
hypotenuse	The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
incline	Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Some people are very mathematically inclined.
lean	Cause to lean or incline. We can lean on this man.
longitude	The angular distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. Lines of longitude.
oblique	An oblique muscle. He issued an oblique attack on the President.
obliquity	The presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle.
orthogonal	Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. Wind and sea may displace the ship s center of gravity along three orthogonal axes.
perpendicular	Perpendicular position or direction. The wall declines from the perpendicular a little inward.
polygon	A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, and typically five or more.
precipitous	Dangerously high or steep. The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings.
ramp	Furnish with a ramp. We have purposefully ramped the entrance to make it easier access.
rotation	A planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc. The rotation of the dancer kept time with the music.
scarp	A very steep bank or slope an escarpment. The scarped edge of the central plateau.
skew	Neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line askew crooked. His leg was skewed in and pushed against the other one.
slant	Present with a bias. The hedge grew at a slant.
slew	Of an electronic device undergo slewing. He slewed the aircraft round before it settled on the runway.
steep	A steep mountain slope. A steep roof sheds snow.
steeply	At a steep angle; sharply. The steeply sloping ocean floor.
stoop	Small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house. The young man stooped to pick up the girl s purse.
swerve	Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. Do not make sudden swerves particularly around parked vehicles.
tetragon	A four-sided polygon.
tilt	Charge with a tilt. The tower is tilting.
triangle	A thing shaped like a triangle. The coastline of Chile and Argentina and Brazil forms two legs of a triangle.
vertex	A meeting point of two lines that form an angle.
yaw	An erratic deflection from an intended course. The yawing motion of the ship.