leaner (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈliːnər/
Definition
A person or animal that is thin and has little body fat.
Examples
The greyhound is a very lean animal, built for speed.
He became a leaner after months of strict dieting and exercise.
The leaner physique of the athlete was evident on the track.
How to Use leaner
- lean towards (prepositional phrase)
- To be inclined to favor or agree with a particular opinion or idea. — "She tends to lean towards the more conservative viewpoint."
- lean on (phrasal verb)
- To rely on someone for support or help. — "You can always lean on me when you're feeling down."
- lean into (phrasal verb)
- To move towards something, often with effort or determination. — "The team had to lean into the wind to make progress."
- lean out of (phrasal verb)
- To extend one's body out of a window or opening. — "The children were warned not to lean out of the bus window."
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