angle
gb/ˈæŋɡəl/ us/ˈæŋɡəl/
A2
Inglese
~ 2400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
quantity
1
Space between two lines
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
Schema d'uso:
an angle of [number] degrees
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angle' with 'corner' when referring to geometric figures; 'angle' is the correct term in math.
Sinonimi
corner (In geometry, 'corner' is informal and less precise; used more for everyday objects.)
Contrari
straight line (A straight line has no angle because the lines do not meet at a turn.)
Collocazioni
right angle
|acute angle
|sharp angle
|wide angle
|angle measurement
Temi
math
|geometry
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The book is at a right angle to the table.
- A square has four right angles.
- This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Sostantivo
B1
relation
2
Particular point of view
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
Schema d'uso:
from an angle of [viewpoint]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'angle' here with a physical geometric shape; in this sense, it is about viewpoint.
Sinonimi
perspective ('Perspective' is more formal and often broader in meaning.)
Contrari
blind spot (A blind spot is something you fail to see or consider.)
Collocazioni
camera angle
|different angle
|fresh angle
|political angle
Temi
photography
|communication
|media
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I saw the building from a new angle.
- The film shows the scene from many angles.
- We can talk about this from another angle.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Position at a slant
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
Schema d'uso:
to angle [something] toward [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'dangle', which means to hang loosely.
Sinonimi
tilt ('Tilt' focuses more on leaning to one side, while 'angle' can include direction aiming.)
Contrari
straighten (To make something not slanted or directed but straight.)
Collocazioni
angle the mirror
|angle the camera
|angle slightly
Temi
movement
|positioning
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She angled the lamp toward the desk.
- The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
- He angled his body toward the door.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please angle the fan toward me.
- He angled his head to hear better.
- I angled the chair to face the window.
Verbo
B2
action
4
Seek indirectly or strategically
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
Schema d'uso:
to angle for [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may think this always relates to fishing; here it means trying to get something indirectly.
Sinonimi
fish for ('Fish for' is informal and similar in meaning when seeking compliments or information.)
Contrari
ask directly (To request something openly without indirect methods.)
Collocazioni
angle for attention
|angle for a promotion
|angle for praise
Temi
communication
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- She is angling for a job offer.
- He angled for help without asking directly.
- They are angling for more time to finish.
Verbo
B2
action
5
Fish with hook and line
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
Schema d'uso:
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
Errore comune:
Learners may not know this verb is mainly used in British English and in formal/written contexts.
Sinonimi
fish ('Fish' is more general; 'angle' is more specific and formal for sport fishing.)
Contrari
release fish (To let the fish go instead of catching it.)
Collocazioni
angle for trout
|angle in the river
Temi
sports
|outdoors
|animals
|nature
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- My father likes to angle in this river.
- They angled for big fish last weekend.
- He went to angle by the sea.
Grammatica
Forma base
angle
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡəl/
US/ˈæŋɡəl/
Sillabe e accento
angle (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (angle)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
Verb
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
Famiglia di parole
Forms
angles
noun
angling
verb
angled
verb
Core family
angular
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.