leaning (ˈliːnɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
- a tendency or inclination
Synonyms
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tendency,
liking for
bias,
inclination,
taste,
bent,
disposition,
penchant,
propensity,
aptitude,
predilection,
proclivity,
partiality,
proneness,
1lean1 (liːn)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: leans, leaning, leaned, leant
- against, on, or upon to rest or cause to rest against a support
- to incline or cause to incline from a vertical position
- (intr; foll by to or towards) to have or express a tendency or leaning
- See lean over backwards
noun
- the condition of inclining from a vertical position
See also
lean onWord Origin
Old English hleonian, hlinian; related to Old High German hlinēn, Latin clīnāre to inclineUsage examples
He sat against the cliff, leaning comfortably in the shade, with his long legs stretched out in front.
, TREASON KEEP (2001)The riders dive into corners, flipping their bikes onto the side treads rather than easing uniformly from an upright to a leaning position.
New Scientist (1998)Babs sat across, leaning in with pursed lips, taking her in, nodding, prodding.
Globe and Mail (2003)I feel myself leaning over, trying to stab them with my fork prongs.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Beth Hodges was leaning against the wall of the corner shop, deep in shadow, her sloe eyes striking in her pale face.
, THE TURN OF THE TIDE (2004)