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lean1
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- pronunciation:
- lin
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
leans, leaning, leaned |
| definition 1: |
When something leans, it bends down or to one side. When you lean, you bend the top part of your body to one side or down toward the ground.
The strong wind made the pine trees lean sideways.When my grandmother dropped her glasses on the floor, it was hard for her to lean over and pick them up.Before going to sleep, Hannah leaned over the side of the bed to look at her dog sleeping on the floor.
- synonyms:
- bend, incline, slant, slope, tilt, tip
- similar words:
- bow, droop
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| definition 2: |
When you lean against a wall, you rest your body against the wall. The wall supports some of the weight of your body. If you lean on a table, you rest your arms and upper body on it.
I usually lean against the fence while I wait for the bus.Sam's dad left the rake leaning against a tree.Eric's mom told him not to lean on the counter.
- similar words:
- rest
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| definition 3: |
If you lean something on or against another thing, you set it so that part of its weight is supported by the other thing.
The carpenter leaned the ladder against the side of the house. |
| definition 4: |
If you lean part of your body, you bend it downward or to the side.
My grandfather leaned his head toward me so he could hear me better.- synonyms:
- bend, tilt
- similar words:
- droop, pitch
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| definition 5: |
When you lean toward something, it means that you are likely to prefer it over other choices.
When I asked if she likes sweet things or salty things more, Jess said she leans toward sweet things.- similar words:
- elect, favor, prefer
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| definition 6: |
If you lean on someone, you depend on them for help or support. If you are feeling sad, you might lean on your friend.
Simon's mother leaned on him while she recovered from her surgery.- synonyms:
- depend, rely
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| related words: |
rest, tend, tilt, tip |
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