verb
- past tense and past participle of lean; inclined or rested against something for support
- past tense and past participle of lean; relied on or depended on someone or something
Usage: often used with ‘on’
Examples
- She leaned against the wall while waiting.
- He leaned the ladder against the house.
- The tower leaned to one side after the earthquake.
- I leaned on my friends for support during difficult times.
- The tree leaned over the path after the storm.
- She leaned forward to hear better.
- He leaned heavily on his walking stick.