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lean

/liːn/

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

Examples :

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

Illustration rigorously

rigorously adverb

/ˈrɪɡərəsli/ /ˈrɪɡərəsliː/

In a rigorous manner.

"The students studied rigorously for the upcoming exam. "

Illustration compartment

compartment noun

/kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/

A room, or section, or chamber

"Two men were seated in a well-lighted compartment of a third-class railway carriage."

Illustration recreational

recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

For, or relating to, recreation.

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

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efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

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conservative noun

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

"The conservative on the school board wants to keep the current rules and regulations without changes. "

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concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

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democratic adjective

/dɛməˈkɹætɪk/

Pertaining to democracy; favoring democracy, or constructed upon the principle of government by the people.

"The United States is a democratic country, as the citizens are allowed to choose leaders to represent their interests."

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promethazine noun

/proʊˈmɛθəziːn/ /prəˈmɛθəziːn/

A first-generation H1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.

"The doctor prescribed promethazine to help reduce the nausea and calm her down after the surgery. "

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inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

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proportion noun

/pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

"The proportion of students who chose math as their favorite subject was quite high. "

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southeastern adjective

/ˌsaʊθˌiːstərn/ /ˌsʌθˌiːstərn/

Of or pertaining to the southeast.

"The southeastern part of the country is the most affluent."

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manufacturing verb

/ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

"The factory is manufacturing new bicycles for the upcoming spring season. "