leans

[US]/[liːnz]/
[UK]/[liːnz]/

Translation

v. (present simple, 3rd person singular of lean)To incline or bend; to tilt.; To have a tendency to; to be disposed to.; To rely on; to depend on.
n. (singular of leaners)People who lean.

Phrases & Collocations

leans against

leans forward

leans on

leans to

leaning against

leaning forward

leans left

leans right

leans heavily

leans over

Example Sentences

the old oak tree leans precariously over the fence.

she leans heavily on her walking stick for support.

he leans towards a career in software engineering.

the building leans to the right due to the unstable ground.

the ladder leans against the wall for easy access.

the evidence leans in favor of the defendant's innocence.

he leans back in his chair and sighs deeply.

the sailboat leans sharply in the strong wind.

she leans into the conversation, eager to hear more.

the path leans downwards towards the river.

the argument leans heavily on anecdotal evidence.

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