Antonyms for
angle
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
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No Antonyms Found for Angle

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All Definitions for Angle

Below are all the dictionary definitions of angle:

1A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
2The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
3A corner where two walls intersect.
4A change in direction.
5A viewpoint
6A way of looking at something.
7The focus of a news story.
8Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
9A storyline between two wrestlers, providing the background for and approach to a feud.
10An ulterior motive
11A scheme or means of benefiting from a situation, usually hidden, often immoral.
12A projecting or sharp corner
13An angular fragment.
14Any of the four cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum Coeli.
15To place (something) at an angle.
16To change direction rapidly.
17To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
18To hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.
19A fishhook
20Tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.
21To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
22To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
23A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons
24An Anglian.

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About antonyms for angle

Finding the right antonym for angle helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).", angle has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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