verb#6,502 by frequency
lean
/ˈliːn/
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating; To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct
- he/she/it
- leans
- past
- leant
- past participle
- leaned
Meanings
- 1
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating
Tom leaned against the wall.
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He leaned against the wall.
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- 2
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc
- 3
To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc
- 4
To hang outwardsrare
- 5
To press againstrare
- 6
To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygenrare