lean
verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] /liːn/ (leaned or UK also leant, leaned or UK also leant)Definition
B2 to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction: She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear. I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said "You're late." Lean your head back a bit. That fence is leaning to the right.Slanting, sloping, leaning, tilting
(Definition of lean verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- angle verb (SLOPE)
- askew adjective
- bank verb (TURN)
- cockeyed adjective (SLOPING)
- fall away phrasal verb (LAND)
- gentle adjective
- inclination noun (ANGLE)
- incline noun
- incline verb (MOVE)
- oblique adjective (ANGLE)
- pitch noun (SLOPE)
- roll noun (MOVEMENT)
- roll verb (MOVE)
- skew adjective
- skew verb
- slant noun
- slant verb
- slanting adjective
- tip verb (ONE SIDE HIGHER)
- yaw verb
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