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lean1
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- pronunciation:
- lin
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
leans, leaning, leaned |
| definition 1: |
to bend or incline.
He leaned backwards as the large man pushed by him.The lamp post leaned toward the street.
- synonyms:
- bend, cant, incline, pitch, slant, slope, tilt, tip
- similar words:
- angle, bow, droop, hang, slouch, slump
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| definition 2: |
to prop oneself against something or be supported by it.
There was nowhere to sit, so he leaned against the wall.Don't lean on that little table. It's fragile.She leaned on my shoulder as we walked into the emergency room.
- similar words:
- loll, recline, repose, rest
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| definition 3: |
to favor (often fol. by "toward").
Voters seem to be leaning toward the other candidate now.They like a showy style, but we lean toward simplicity.- synonyms:
- incline, tend toward
- similar words:
- elect, favor, gravitate, prefer, sway
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| definition 4: |
to depend.
As he's gotten older, he's begun to lean on his son for help around the house.I know you want to help him, but don't let him lean on you too much.- synonyms:
- count on, depend, rely
- similar words:
- bank on, hang
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| related words: |
ascend, crouch, list, stoop, sway, tend, tip, topple, trend |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to incline.
She leaned her head forward to hear better.- synonyms:
- angle, bend, bow, cant, incline, slant, slope, tilt
- similar words:
- droop, pitch, slouch
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| definition 2: |
to set so as to be supported in an inclined position.
He leaned the ladder against the side of the house. |
| related words: |
recline, rest, sway, tilt, tip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the state of leaning.
The lean of the tower has fascinated people for centuries.- synonyms:
- bend
- similar words:
- incline, pitch, slope
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| related words: |
cant, list, tilt, tip |
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