CEFR A2

leans

verb

Meaning

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to rest against something for support.

Examples

The old fence leans precariously to one side after the storm.
She leans against the wall, tired from the long walk.

Synonyms: tilts, slants, inclines

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leans (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /li\u02d0nz/

Definition

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to rest against something for support.

Examples

The old fence leans precariously to one side after the storm.
She leans against the wall, tired from the long walk.
The tower leans at a famous angle, attracting tourists from all over the world.

How to Use leans

lean on (phrasal verb): To rely on someone for support or help. — "During tough times, you can always lean on your friends."
lean into (phrasal verb): To embrace or confront a difficult situation or challenge. — "Instead of avoiding the problem, she decided to lean into the challenge."
lean towards (prepositional phrase): To show a preference for something. — "The evidence leans towards a different conclusion."

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