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