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↘️lean

verb
/liːn/
Leak leap
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Meaning

To move or bend your body in a particular direction.
to incline or bend from a vertical position; to rely on for support
thin; having little fat; weak

Example Sentences

He had to lean forward to hear her clearly.

He leaned against the wall.

He has a lean and muscular body.

Example Expressions

lean on someone

Synonyms

tilt, bend, rest, incline, slope, thin, slender, slim
Entry 1
tilt, bend, rest, incline
Entry 2
incline, tilt, slope, rest
Entry 3
thin, slender, slim

Antonyms

stand straight, resist, straighten, stand upright, fat, thick, bulky
Entry 1
stand straight, resist
Entry 2
straighten, stand upright
Entry 3
fat, thick, bulky

Collocations

lean forward, lean back, lean against, lean towards, lean on, lean meat, lean body, lean muscle
Entry 1
lean forward, lean back, lean against, lean towards
Entry 2
lean against, lean forward, lean back, lean on, lean towards
Entry 3
lean meat, lean body, lean muscle

More Example Sentences

Always wear clean shoes.

I will help you clean the house.

Do you offer dry cleaning service?

Always wear neat and clean dresses.

I find everything clean in her house.

The room has not been cleaned properly.

Is your locality always kept neat and clean?

After reaching home, I clean up and watch TV.

Is your office building always kept neat and clean?

How much money is spent for cleaning the school campus?

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