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lean

/liːn/

noun

Meaning

  • (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.

    "The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."

Synonyms

tilt

verb

Meaning

  • To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

    "She leaned out of the window."

  • To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

    "I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."

  • Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

  • To hang outwards.

  • To press against.