nounπShareA tendency or propensity."a man of socialist leanings"attitudetendencycharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating."She leaned out of the window."positionactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc."Iβm leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.β The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."attitudetendencymindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFollowed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc."The tired student leaned against the wall, hoping for a moment of rest. "positionactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang outwards."The old oak tree's branches were leaning heavily over the sidewalk. "positiondirectionarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press against."The tired student was leaning against the wall while waiting for the bus. "positionactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen."The mechanic was leaning the engine to improve its fuel efficiency for the long drive. "fuelmachinetechnicalenergychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal."To avoid suspicion, Maria was leaning the truth about her missing homework. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
