Lean: meaning, definitions and examples

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lean

 

[ liหn ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to mean

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to be in a sloping position.

Synonyms

incline, slant, tilt

Examples of usage

  • The tower leans to one side.
  • She leaned against the wall for support.
Context #2 | Verb

to trust

To trust or rely on someone or something for support or help.

Synonyms

count on, depend on, rely on

Examples of usage

  • She leans on her friends for emotional support.
  • He leaned on his experience to guide him through the challenge.
Context #3 | Noun

inclination

A tendency or preference towards a particular thing or action.

Synonyms

inclination, preference, tendency

Examples of usage

  • She has a lean towards vegetarianism.
  • His lean towards adventure led him to travel the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "lean" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chudy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—ฉใ›ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hubenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grannur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delgado

Etymology

The word 'lean' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'hlฤnian' meaning to cause to lean. Over time, the word evolved to have various meanings related to inclining or trusting. The usage of 'lean' has been consistent in English language literature since the Middle Ages, showing its enduring relevance.

See also: leaner, leaning, leanness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,134 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.