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angle

[ˈæŋɡl]

angle Definition

  • 1the space between two lines or surfaces at the point where they meet, measured in degrees
  • 2a position from which something is viewed or approached
  • 3a 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

Idioms Using 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.

  • to disrupt someone's plans or strategy

    Example

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

  • 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.

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

    Example

    He's been angling for a promotion for months.

  • 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.

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