leaning
word · lemma: lean
/ˈɫinɪŋ/
LEE-ning
/lˈiːnɪŋ/
LEE-ning
Definition
A 'leaning' can mean a position where something or someone is tilted, or it can refer to a tendency or preference towards a particular idea or way of thinking.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'leaning' is more formal or literary when referring to tendencies (e.g., 'a leaning toward classical music'). As a gerund, it's often used for physical positioning ('leaning against the wall'). Not to be confused with 'learning' (studying).
Spanish: inclinación - tendenciaPortuguese (BR): inclinação - tendênciaPortuguese (PT): inclinação - tendênciaChinese (Simplified): 倾斜 - 倾向Chinese (Traditional): 傾斜 - 傾向Hindi: झुकाव - रुझानArabic: ميل - نزعةBengali: ঝোঁক - হেলানRussian: наклон - склонностьJapanese: 傾き - 傾向Vietnamese: khuynh hướng - dựa (nghiêng)Korean: 기울임 - 성향Turkish: eğilme - eğilimUrdu: جھکاؤ - جھکناIndonesian: kecenderungan - bersandar
Example Sentences
He is leaning on the fence.
basic
Stop leaning your chair like that, you'll fall.
natural
The ladder is leaning against the wall.
basic
She has a leaning toward art.
basic
I'm leaning more toward staying home tonight.
natural
Her political leanings are pretty obvious.
natural