Current and Leaning

Current

Current noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: the currents of fashion are always changing

Leaning and current are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leaning" instead a noun "Current".

Nearby Words: currency, currently

Leaning

Leaning noun - A prevailing or general movement or inclination.
Usage example: the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings

Current and leaning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Current" instead a noun "Leaning".

Nearby Words: lean, leaned, leant

How words are described

heavy heavy current heavy leaning
small small current small leaning
strong strong current strong leaning
powerful powerful current powerful leaning
Other adjectives: large, little, major, political, giant.

Both words in one sentence

  • The current team, Yoann and Vehlmann, have been leaning heavily on surreal sci-fi elements.
  • Video Game / Attack the Light Leaning on the Fourth Wall: Steven likes to compare their current adventure to an RPG game (which, obviously, this game is).
  • Fanfic / Marionettes Leaning on the Fourth Wall: The current Marionettes are of the G4 series, a reference to the My Little Pony Series being in its 4th Generation currently.
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