CEFR A2

leaned

verb

Meaning

Past tense of 'lean': to incline or bend from a vertical position, or to rest against something for support.

She leaned against the doorframe, listening intently to the conversation inside.
The old fence leaned precariously after the strong winds, threatening to collapse.

Synonyms: tilted, inclined, rested, slanted

verb

Pronunciation: /liːnd/

Past tense of 'lean': to incline or bend from a vertical position, or to rest against something for support.

She leaned against the doorframe, listening intently to the conversation inside.
The old fence leaned precariously after the strong winds, threatening to collapse.
He leaned over the railing to get a better view of the bustling street below.

lean against (prepositional phrase): to rest one's body or an object against something for support — "He leaned against the lamppost while tying his shoe."
lean on (prepositional phrase): to rely on someone for support or comfort — "During difficult times, she leaned on her family for strength."
lean towards (prepositional phrase): to have a preference or tendency for something — "The evidence leaned towards a natural cause for the phenomenon."
lean over (phrasal verb): to bend the upper part of one's body forward or sideways — "He leaned over the fence to pick up the dropped ball."

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