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