Background for leaned

leaned

/liːnd/

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verb

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Examples :

"She leaned out of the window."

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To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

Examples :

"I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."

attitude tendency action direction

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verb

Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, she leaned against the wall to rest her tired legs. "

position action

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verb

To hang outwards.

Examples :

"The old wooden fence leaned precariously outward, threatening to fall into the neighbor's yard. "

position architecture nautical

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To press against.

Examples :

"The tired student leaned against the classroom wall while waiting for the bus. "

position action

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To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

Examples :

"The race car mechanic leaned the engine slightly to improve fuel efficiency. "

technical fuel machine industry vehicle energy system science

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verb

Examples :

"She leaned her secret feelings for him in her diary. "