leaned
word · lemma: lean
Definition
Moved your body or part of it in a sloping position or rested against something for support.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'lean.' Often followed by 'on,' 'against,' or 'over.' More physical than emotional meanings. Do not confuse with 'learned.' Common collocations: 'leaned against the wall,' 'leaned over the table.'
Spanish: inclinado - se apoyóPortuguese (BR): encostou - inclinouPortuguese (PT): encostou - inclinou-seChinese (Simplified): 靠在 - 倾斜Chinese (Traditional): 靠在 - 傾斜Hindi: झुक गया - टिक गयाArabic: مال - اتكأBengali: হেলান দিয়েছিল - ঝুঁকেছিলRussian: прислонился - наклонилсяJapanese: もたれかかった - 身を乗り出したVietnamese: nghiêng - dựa vàoKorean: 기댔다 - 몸을 기울였다Turkish: yaslandı - eğildiUrdu: جھک گیا - ٹیک لگا لیIndonesian: bersandar - membungkuk
Example Sentences
He leaned against the wall to rest.
basic
She leaned back in her chair and smiled.
natural
He leaned his bike against the fence.
natural
She leaned over the table to reach her drink.
basic
The boy leaned on his mother when he was tired.
basic
I leaned in to hear what they were saying.
natural