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Definition of leaning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical positionnot upright, deviating from vertical
- The leaning tower is a famous landmark.
2.
figurative tendencyhaving a tendency towards something
- He has a leaning attitude towards innovation.
Noun
1.
psychologytendency or inclination towards something
- She has a leaning towards creative writing.
2.
physicsdeviation from a vertical position
- The leaning of the tower is noticeable.
Images of leaning
deviation from a vertical position
Expressions with leaning
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supporting liberal or progressive political ideas
The newspaper is known for its left-leaning editorials.
natural interest or preference for art or creativity
She has an artistic leaning and loves to paint.
supporting conservative or traditional political ideas
The newspaper is known for its right-leaning opinions.
innovative and focused on future trends
Her forward-leaning ideas transformed the industry.
Origin of leaning
Old English, hlinian (to lean)
Terms with leaning included in their meaning
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uncertainty
indicates unsure but leaning towards a conclusion
posture
leaning forward with shoulders raised and head down
posture
sitting or leaning with a bent back
leaning
lean or incline to one side
visual shade
showing a vivid orange hue, leaning red or yellow
politics
leaning towards socialist political views
posture
upright in posture or position; not bent or leaning
design palette
vivid purplish rose tone leaning toward magenta
relaxation
leaning or lying back in a relaxed position
action
the act of leaning back or lying down
abstract concepts
leaning towards a particular opinion or direction
ideology
kind of political belief or leaning held by a person or group
posture
leaning back in a comfortable position
politics
politically leaning slightly right of center
politics
inoffensive to right-leaning individuals or groups
physical angle
sloping or leaning in a direction
posture
leaning or resting against another surface
plant
Tasmanian shrub growing with a leaning trunk
gender
feminine-leaning non-binary person
horseshoes
horseshoe throw leaning against the stake
balance
leaning or inclined to one side
leaning back
person or thing that reclines
home decor
elongated lounger designed for leaning back, sometimes with a single side support
humorous
area with strong left-leaning tendencies
Examples of leaning in a sentence
She noticed the leaning bookshelf in the corner. Her leaning views favor environmental policies. The leaning bias in his report was evident. His leaning towards philosophy was evident. There's a leaning in her towards activism. The leaning of the old barn was alarming.
Engineers measured the leaning of the structure.
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- French:penché, inclination, ...
- German:schief, Neigung, ...
- Italian:pendente, propensione, ...
- Spanish:inclinado, inclinación, ...
- Portuguese:inclinado, inclinação, ...
- Chinese:倾斜的, 倾向, ...
- Japanese:傾いた, 傾向, ...
- Arabic:مَائِل, مَيْل, ...
- Hebrew:נָטוּי, נְטִיָּיה, ...
- Russian:наклонный, склонность, ...
- Ukrainian:похилий, нахил, ...
- Hindi:झुका हुआ, झुकाव, ...
Definition of lean - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
supportintr. rest against something for supportintr.
- He leaned on the wall while waiting.
2.
movementtr./intr. bend or incline from a vertical positiontr./intr.
- The tree began to lean dangerously in the wind..
3.
preferenceintr. have a tendency or preferenceintr.
- He leans towards choosing more conservative options..
Adjective
1.
personslim and strong, not fat
- He has a lean and athletic build.
2.
meathaving little fat
- This cut of beef is very lean.
3.
organizationefficient and without waste
- The company became lean after restructuring.
4.
resourceslacking in abundance or richness
- They struggled during the lean years.
Noun
1.
foodmeat with no fat on it
- The chef prefers to cook with lean.
2.
geometryRare inclination away from the verticalRare
- The tower has a noticeable lean.
3.
- He was caught with lean at the party.
Images of lean
meat with no fat on it 
inclination away from the vertical
Expressions with lean
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extend part of the body outside something
She leaned out of the window to see the parade.
move body forward or towards something
She had to lean in to hear him.
rest on something for physical support
He leaned on the wall to catch his breath.
times when resources are limited
Farmers often face lean times during droughts.
depend a lot on someone or something for help or support
She leans heavily on her friends during tough times.
rely on me for support
You can lean on me during tough times.
make extra effort to help or satisfy someone
She will lean over backwards to make her guests feel comfortable.
bend or incline the body in a particular direction
He had to lean towards the window to hear the conversation outside..
limited opportunities or resources
Job seekers found lean pickings in the small town.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.
fit and strong with little body fat
The athlete trained hard to stay lean and mean.
make an effort with determination and perseverance
He leaned into his studies to improve his grades.
periods of time with little success or growth
The company struggled during the lean years.
appearance of being eager and ambitious
He had a lean and hungry look, ready to conquer the world.
rely on someone for help or comfort
She had to lean upon her friends during tough times.
move your upper body towards something
He leaned over to whisper in her ear.
rest on something for support
She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
move the upper body backwards and down
She decided to lean back in her chair.
move your body towards the front
She had to lean forward to hear him better.
meat cut containing very little fat compared with other similar cuts
She chose lean meat for the stew to keep it healthy.
incline the body in a particular direction
She leaned toward the window to see outside.
time with reduced resources or opportunities
The company faced a lean period with low sales.
business approach focusing on efficient resource use and quick validation
The lean startup approach helped the company succeed quickly.
mindset focused on continuous improvement
Adopting lean thinking can lead to significant improvements in productivity.
Origin of lean
Old English, hleonian (to lean)
Examples of lean in a sentence
The tired man leaned on his cane. She had to lean over to pick up the book. He would lean against the wall when he was tired. She leans towards modern art in her collections. They lean towards a more minimalist lifestyle. The runner's lean physique helped him win the race.
She admired his lean figure in the photograph. She prefers lean meat for her diet. Lean cuts are often more expensive at the butcher. The startup maintained a lean structure to maximize profits. Their lean operations helped them survive the economic downturn. The company had to make cuts during the lean quarter. Farmers faced lean harvests due to the drought. For health reasons, she only eats lean. The butcher recommended lean for the stew. The building's lean was measured by engineers. A slight lean in the structure was observed. Lean has become popular in certain music scenes. Authorities are cracking down on the distribution of lean.
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- French:s'appuyer, svelte, ...
- German:lehnen, schlank, ...
- Italian:appoggiarsi, asciutto, ...
- Spanish:apoyarse, delgado, ...
- Portuguese:encostar-se, esguio, ...
- Chinese:靠, 苗条的, ...
- Japanese:寄りかかる, スリムな, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَنَدَ, نَحِيف, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִישָּׁעֵן, חָטוּב, ...
- Russian:опираться, стройный, ...
- Ukrainian:спиратися, стрункий, ...
- Hindi:टिकना, छरहरा, ...
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