angle
gb/ˈæŋɡəl/ us/ˈæŋɡəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
quantity
1
Space between two lines
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an angle of [number] degrees
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angle' with 'corner' when referring to geometric figures; 'angle' is the correct term in math.
Συνώνυμα
corner (In geometry, 'corner' is informal and less precise; used more for everyday objects.)
Αντώνυμα
straight line (A straight line has no angle because the lines do not meet at a turn.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
right angle
|acute angle
|sharp angle
|wide angle
|angle measurement
Θέματα
math
|geometry
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The triangle has three equal angles.
- He drew a 90-degree angle on the paper.
- The roof slopes at a sharp angle.
- A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The book is at a right angle to the table.
- A square has four right angles.
- This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
relation
2
Particular point of view
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
from an angle of [viewpoint]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'angle' here with a physical geometric shape; in this sense, it is about viewpoint.
Συνώνυμα
perspective ('Perspective' is more formal and often broader in meaning.)
Αντώνυμα
blind spot (A blind spot is something you fail to see or consider.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
camera angle
|different angle
|fresh angle
|political angle
Θέματα
photography
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The photographer chose a low angle for the shot.
- Try to look at the problem from a different angle.
- The story was told from the victim’s angle.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I saw the building from a new angle.
- The film shows the scene from many angles.
- We can talk about this from another angle.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Position at a slant
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to angle [something] toward [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'dangle', which means to hang loosely.
Συνώνυμα
tilt ('Tilt' focuses more on leaning to one side, while 'angle' can include direction aiming.)
Αντώνυμα
straighten (To make something not slanted or directed but straight.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
angle the mirror
|angle the camera
|angle slightly
Θέματα
movement
|positioning
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She angled the lamp toward the desk.
- The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
- He angled his body toward the door.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Please angle the fan toward me.
- He angled his head to hear better.
- I angled the chair to face the window.
Ρήμα
B2
action
4
Seek indirectly or strategically
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to angle for [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think this always relates to fishing; here it means trying to get something indirectly.
Συνώνυμα
fish for ('Fish for' is informal and similar in meaning when seeking compliments or information.)
Αντώνυμα
ask directly (To request something openly without indirect methods.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
angle for attention
|angle for a promotion
|angle for praise
Θέματα
communication
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She’s angling for a raise by taking on extra work.
- He angled for an invitation to the party.
- They were clearly angling for more favorable terms.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She is angling for a job offer.
- He angled for help without asking directly.
- They are angling for more time to finish.
Ρήμα
B2
action
5
Fish with hook and line
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not know this verb is mainly used in British English and in formal/written contexts.
Συνώνυμα
fish ('Fish' is more general; 'angle' is more specific and formal for sport fishing.)
Αντώνυμα
release fish (To let the fish go instead of catching it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
angle for trout
|angle in the river
Θέματα
sports
|outdoors
|animals
|nature
Παραδείγματα
- They angled for salmon in the cold river.
- He spends weekends angling in the lake near his home.
- Many tourists come here to angle in summer.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My father likes to angle in this river.
- They angled for big fish last weekend.
- He went to angle by the sea.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
angle
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡəl/
US/ˈæŋɡəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
angle (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (angle)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
Verb
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
angles
noun
angling
verb
angled
verb
Core family
angular
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
angle for something
1/ˈæŋɡəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Indirect attempt to get something
To try to get something by using hints or special actions instead of asking directly.
Παραδείγματα
- He was angling for an invitation all evening.
- She angled for praise by showing her work early.
at an angle
1/ˈæt ən ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
Not straight position
Not straight; slanted compared to something else.
Παραδείγματα
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall.
- She parked the car at an angle to the curb.
camera angle
1/kˈæmɚə ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
technical
Position of camera relative to subject
The place and direction where a camera is set to film or take a photo.
Παραδείγματα
- Changing the camera angle improved the shot dramatically.
- Directors use different camera angles to create mood.
from every angle
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛvɹi ˈæŋɡəl/
fixed phrase
All viewpoints considered
Looking at something in all possible ways or directions.
Παραδείγματα
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.