angles

/ˈæŋɡəlz/

nounan · gles

Think: **ANG**ry **GULLS**—**ANG** + **GLES** makes **angles**.

Yes, it's angles. Keep the **-gle-** in the middle: **an + gle + s** (not *angels*).

Definitions

  1. nounMore than one angle; the space between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees.
  2. nounDifferent ways of looking at or approaching something (points of view).

Examples

  • In math class, we measured the angles of the triangle with a protractor.
  • The photographer tried several angles to capture the best shot.
  • We discussed the problem from different angles before choosing a solution.

Synonyms

cornersturnsslantspoints of viewperspectives

Translations

ES ángulosPT ângulosFR angles

Common misspellings

angelsanglsangels angels.angelses

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