angle

[ˈæŋɡl]

angle Definition

• 1. the space between two lines or surfaces at the point where they meet, measured in degrees
• 2. a position from which something is viewed or approached
• 3. a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem

Using angle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "angle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The angle between the two walls is 90 degrees.

• Example

  She took a different angle on the issue.

• Example

  He adjusted the camera angle to get a better shot.

angle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for angle

• corner
• bend
• turn
• inclination
• perspective

Idioms Using angle

• work an angle

  to use a particular approach or strategy to achieve a goal

  Example

  He's always working an angle to get ahead in his career.

• throw someone off their angle

  to disrupt someone's plans or strategy

  Example

  The unexpected news threw him off his angle and he had to rethink his approach.

• get the angle on something

  to understand or figure out something

  Example

  It took me a while to get the angle on the new software, but now I'm comfortable using it.

Phrases with angle

• at an angle

  not straight or level; at a slant

  Example

  The picture was hanging at an angle.

• angle for something

  try to get something indirectly or by hinting rather than asking directly

  Example

  He's been angling for a promotion for months.

• angle of incidence

  the angle between an incident ray and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence

  Example

  The angle of incidence affects the amount of light that is reflected or refracted.

Origins of angle

from Latin 'angulus', meaning 'corner'

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Summary: angle in Brief

An 'angle' [ˈæŋɡl] is the space between two lines or surfaces at the point where they meet, measured in degrees. It can also refer to a position from which something is viewed or approached, or a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem. Phrases like 'at an angle' and 'angle for something' use 'angle' to denote a slant or indirect approach, respectively. Idioms like 'work an angle' and 'throw someone off their angle' suggest using a particular approach or strategy to achieve a goal, and disrupting someone's plans or strategy, respectively.