Leaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaned

 

[ lind ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Leaned is the past tense of the verb 'lean'. It describes the action of having inclined or rested against something for support. This term can refer to physical leaning, such as a person bending against a wall, or it can imply a more figurative leaning, such as relying on someone's advice or support. The word emphasizes an action completed in the past, indicating that the leaning has already occurred.

Synonyms

inclined, rested, tilted

Examples of usage

  • She leaned against the door.
  • He leaned on his friend for emotional support.
  • They leaned out of the window to see better.
  • The child leaned into the warm embrace of his mother.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neigte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochyliล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'est penchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se inclinรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์กŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonil se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonil sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnil se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒฅแƒชแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yildi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se inclinรณ

Etymology

The word 'lean' comes from the Old English 'hleonian', which means to bend or incline. Its origins can be traced back to West Germanic languages, where similar forms can be found, indicating a shared etymology in terms of physical inclination. Over time, the word has evolved in usage, often taking on both literal and metaphorical meanings. In the Middle Ages, it retained a focus on physical leaning but began to include figurative usages related to dependency and reliance. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it became common to see 'lean' used in various contexts to describe not just physical positions but also emotional and social support. The past tense 'leaned' solidified its role in the English lexicon, becoming widely recognized in both spoken and written forms, emphasizing the completion of the action.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,929, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.