lean

Meaning

to incline or bend from a vertical position; to rely on for support

thin; having little fat; weak

To move or bend your body in a particular direction.

Example Sentences

He leaned against the wall.

He has a lean and muscular body.

He had to lean forward to hear her clearly.

Example Expressions

lean on someone

Synonyms

incline, tilt, slope, rest, thin, slender, slim, bend

Entry 1

incline, tilt, slope, rest

Entry 2

thin, slender, slim

Entry 3

tilt, bend, rest, incline

Antonyms

straighten, stand upright, fat, thick, bulky, stand straight, resist

Entry 1

straighten, stand upright

Entry 2

fat, thick, bulky

Entry 3

stand straight, resist

Collocations

lean against, lean forward, lean back, lean on, lean towards, lean meat, lean body, lean muscle

Entry 1

lean against, lean forward, lean back, lean on, lean towards

Entry 2

lean meat, lean body, lean muscle

Entry 3

lean forward, lean back, lean against, lean towards