lean
Meaning
To lean means to incline or bend from a vertical position, often for support or balance, but it can also refer to relying on someone or something for assistance or guidance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lean" with "leaning," which is the present participle form; ensure proper verb tense is used.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
rainy
morning
,
Emma
stood
at
the
bus
stop
with
her
bag
and
watched
the
street
.
She
leaned
against
the
metal
pole
because
the
wet
wind
made
her
cold
and
it
was
easier
to
rest
.
After
a
few
minutes
the
bus
arrived
and
she
stepped
forward
to
check
the
timetable
on
her
phone
.
A
neighbor
she
often
met
there
smiled
and
offered
to
share
the
umbrella
,
so
they
walked
to
work
together
.
The
short
walk
felt
pleasant
and
made
the
waiting
less
boring
.
Common Phrases
lean against
lean on
lean towards
Synonyms
Related Words
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