Angle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈaŋ-gəl/ an·gle

Meaning & Definition of Angle

Angle (noun)

  1. the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point
  2. dihedral angle
  3. a measure of an angle or of the amount of turning necessary to bring one line or plane into coincidence with or parallel to another
  4. a member of a Germanic people that invaded England along with the Saxons and Jutes in the fifth century a.d. and merged with them to form the Anglo-Saxon peoples

Angle (verb)

  1. to turn or proceed at an angle
  2. to turn, move, or direct at an angle
  3. to present (something, such as a news story) from a particular or prejudiced point of view, slant
  4. to fish with a hook
  5. to use artful means to attain an objective

Angle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

    "from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown"

    similar: aspect, facet, hand, phase, side
    related: air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

  2. a way of looking at or thinking about something

    "what's your angle on the problem?"

    similar: eye view, outlook, perspective, shoes, slant, standpoint, vantage point, viewpoint, frame of reference, point of view
    related: interpretation, spin, belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment, mind, mind-set, notion, opinion, perception, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view, impression, take

  3. something that curves or is curved

    "the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns"

    similar: arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, curvature, curve, inflection, turn, wind
    related: kink, warp, circle, ring, ringlet, round, coil, curl, curlicue, buckle, convolution, flexure, fold, loop, spiral, swirl, twist, winding, incurvature, reflection, decline, inclination, incline, slope, corner, turnoff, dogleg, hairpin

Angle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or cause to be at an angle

    "angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight"

    similar: cant, cock, heel, incline, lean, list, pitch, slant, slope, tilt, tip
    related: bank, bend, deviate, swerve, veer, decline, descend, recline, retreat
    near: even, flatten, level, straighten

Related Entry: Angle (for) (verb)

Angle (for) is a different word from Angle. The synonyms below are for angle (for), not for angle.

  1. as in fish (for)

    similar: fish (for), ask (for), court, flirt (with), invite, woo, hunt, search, seek, provoke, tempt

  2. as in plot, intrigue

    similar: compass, intrigue, plot, scheme, arrange, concert, conclude, hammer out, work out, connive, contrive, engineer, finagle, finesse, frame, machinate, maneuver, manipulate, mastermind, negotiate, wangle, brew, concoct, cook (up), hatch, captain, command, conduct, direct, handle, manage, quarterback, run, gerrymander
    opposite: blow, bobble, botch, bungle, butcher, flub, fumble, gum (up), louse up, mangle, mess (up), mishandle, muff

Related Entry: Bracket (noun)

Bracket is a different word from Angle. The synonyms below are for bracket, not for angle.

  1. one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

    "they're in the same income bracket"

    similar: category, class, classification, division, family, genus, grade, group, kind, league, order, rank(s), rubric, set, species, tier, type
    related: description, feather, ilk, kidney, like, manner, nature, sort, branch, section, speciality, specialty, subclass, subdivision, subgroup, subspecies, variety, breed, race, generation, heading, label, title

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Angle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Angle:

aspect, facet, hand, phase, side, eye view, outlook, perspective, shoes, slant, standpoint, vantage point, viewpoint, arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, curvature, curve, inflection, turn, wind, frame of reference, point of view, cant, cock, heel, incline, lean, list, pitch, slope, tilt, tip

Related Words for Angle

air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, position, posture, stance, view, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count, detail, dimension

Near Antonyms of Angle

even, flatten, level, straighten

Word Forms of Angle

Inflections: angles, angled, angling

Derived words: angled (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Angle

Middle English, "corner, recess, two lines extending from the same point," borrowed from Anglo-French angle, aungle, going back to Latin angulus "two lines extending from the same point, corner, nook," going back to Indo-European *h2eng-lo-, *h2eng-elo-, whence also Old Church Slavic ǫgŭlŭ "corner, angle," Russian úgol, genitive uglá, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian ȕgao, ȕgla, Armenian ankiwn, and perhaps Germanic *ankula-, *ankila- ankle

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Angle

Words & Phrases Containing Angle

angle bracket, angle iron, angle of attack, angle of depression, angle of elevation, angle of incidence

Frequently Asked Questions about Angle

What does "Angle" mean?

"Angle" means the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Angle"?

Other words for "Angle" include aspect, facet, hand, phase, side, eye view, outlook and perspective. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Angle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Angle"?

There are 124 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Angle". Common alternatives include aspect, facet, hand, phase, side, eye view, outlook, perspective, shoes and slant.

How do you use "Angle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Angle" in a sentence: "from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown"; "what's your angle on the problem?"; "the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns".

Is "Angle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Angle" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Angle" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Angle" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Angle"?

"Angle" is pronounced /ˈaŋ-gəl/ and divided into syllables as an·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Angle"?

"Angle" comes from Middle English, "corner, recess, two lines extending from the same point," borrowed from Anglo-French angle, aungle, going back to Latin angulus "two lines extending from the same point, corner, nook," going back to Indo-European *h2eng-lo-, *h2eng-elo-, whence also Old Church Slavic ǫgŭlŭ "corner, angle," Russian úgol, genitive uglá, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian ȕgao, ȕgla, Armenian ankiwn, and perhaps Germanic *ankula-, *ankila- ankle. First known use: 14th century.