angle synonyms

angle

n.

  1. Figure or plane formed at an intersection

    notch, flare, crotch, elbow, fork, cusp, incline, obliquity, decline, Y, V, right angle, acute angle, divergence, obtuse angle, point where two lines meet.

    Antonyms curve*, arc*, oval. *

  2. A projecting corner

    corner, end, point, bend; see edge 1, turn 2.

  3. Point of view

    standpoint, outlook, perspective; see viewpoint.

  4. An aspect

    phase, aspect, side; see phase.

  5. *Purpose

    intention, aim, plan, motive; see purpose 1, reason 3. See syn. study atphase.

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