lean (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /liːn/
Definition
To incline or bend from a vertical position; to rest against or on something for support.
Examples
He leaned over the railing to get a better view.
The building was leaning to one side after the earthquake.
She leaned her head on his shoulder.
How to Use lean
- lean on (prepositional phrase)
- To rest against something for support, or to rely on someone or something. — "He leaned on his walking stick to cross the street."
- lean over (phrasal verb)
- To bend the upper part of your body forward and downward. — "The child leaned over the side of the boat to look at the fish."
- lean towards (prepositional phrase)
- To have a tendency or inclination towards something. — "Her research leans towards environmental psychology."
- lean into (phrasal verb)
- To move towards something, often to gain support or momentum. — "The runners leaned into the curve of the track."
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