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to lean
01
to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support
Intransitive: to lean against sth | to lean on sth
Examples
Feeling tired after the hike, she decided to lean against the tree to catch her breath.
02
to have a tendency to choose or support something
Intransitive: to lean toward a specific option
Examples
She leans politically to the left.
03
to depend on for support, guidance, or inspiration
Transitive: to lean on sb/sth
Examples
During challenging times, she would lean on her friends for emotional support.
04
to cause or allow something to rest against another object
Transitive: to lean sth against sth
Examples
She leaned her bike against the fence before entering the store.
lean
Examples
The athlete had a lean physique, with sculpted muscles and low body fat.
02
(of meat) containing little or no fat
Examples
He opted for lean ground turkey instead of beef for a healthier burger option.
03
low in minerals or combustible material
04
not yielding profit
05
having little extra or surplus
Lean
01
the angle or tilt of a line, surface, or object away from the vertical
02
a recreational drink made from codeine-laced promethazine syrup, often mixed with soda and candy
SlangExamples
He sipped lean while listening to his favorite tracks.
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