Lean
/liːn/
Lean is a noun and verb with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
“The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy.”
verb
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To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
“She leaned out of the window.”
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To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
“I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”
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Synonyms
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