Words / B1

ANGL/ˈæŋɡl/

An angle is the space between two lines or surfaces that meet: a right angle (90 degrees); a sharp angle; look at it from another angle. Corner is the everyday word for a room or street; angle is the geometry term and also a way of seeing a topic. At an angle means not straight. Angular is the adjective for a shape with sharp corners. Do not use angle when you mean angel (a heavenly being) — a classic spelling trap.

Meaning

The space between two lines or surfaces that meet.

Examples

• “Draw a right angle with your ruler.”
• “The shelf was hanging at a dangerous angle.”
• “The journalist approached the story from a fresh angle.”

Good to know

a right angle. at an angle. Topic: from another angle. Everyday place: corner. Spelling trap: angel.

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