NYT Dictionary
LEANING
/ˈliːnɪŋ/NounVerbLEAN-inglean-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A tendency or propensity.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English lening, leninge, from Old English hlinung (“leaning; resting; place of rest”), equivalent to lean + -ing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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