Lean: meaning, definitions and examples
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lean
[ liหn ]
to mean
To incline or bend from a vertical position; to be in a sloping position.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tower leans to one side.
- She leaned against the wall for support.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น magro
- inclinar-se
- esbelto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mager
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurus
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะดะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chudy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท maigre
๐ช๐ธ delgado
๐น๐ท zayฤฑf
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ hubenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ chudรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ suh
๐ฎ๐ธ grannur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ delgado
Word origin
The word 'lean' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'hlฤnian' 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.