verb
- past tense and past participle of lean; to incline or bend from a vertical position
- past tense and past participle of lean; to rest against something for support
- past tense and past participle of lean; to rely on or depend on someone or something
Usage: British English spelling; American English typically uses 'leaned'
Usage: British English spelling; American English typically uses 'leaned'
Usage: British English spelling; American English typically uses 'leaned'; figurative use
Examples
- She leant against the wall to catch her breath.
- He leant the ladder against the fence.
- The tower leant slightly to one side.
- During difficult times, she leant on her family for support.
- The old man leant on his cane as he walked.
- They leant out the window to see the parade.
- He leant towards the microphone to speak clearly.