Lean

Quick meaning: Lean is a verb meaning (intransitive) To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Meaning

(intransitive) To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

More Meanings

1. (copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
2. (Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
3. To hang outwards.
4. To press against.
5. (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
6. (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
7. (of meat) Having little fat.

Example Sentences

a leaning column

She leaned out of the window.

The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.

He lean'd not on his fathers but himself.

Word Forms

• leans
• leaning
• leaned
• leant
• leaner
• leanest

Synonyms for lean

Depending on context, synonyms include tilt, lithe, svelte, willowy, gaunt, gracile.

Antonyms for lean

Common opposites include rich, enrich, fat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inclination, incline, tilt, slant, run, trim.

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