leaning (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈliːnɪŋ/
Definition
The action of bending or resting your body or part of your body against something for support.
Examples
He was leaning against the wall, waiting for his friend.
She found herself leaning towards the window to get a better view.
The child's head was leaning on his mother's shoulder.
How to Use leaning
- lean against (prepositional phrase)
- To rest your body or part of your body on something for support. — "He was leaning against the doorframe."
- lean over (prepositional phrase)
- To bend your body downwards or forwards. — "The doctor was leaning over the patient."
- lean towards (prepositional phrase)
- To have a tendency or inclination. — "The company is leaning towards hiring a new manager."
- lean on (prepositional phrase)
- To rest on something for support or to rely on someone. — "You can lean on me if you need help."
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