leans

word · lemma: lean

Definition

'Leans' is the third person singular form of 'lean', meaning to move or rest against something at an angle, or to tend towards an opinion or direction.

Usage & Nuances

'Leans' is used with he/she/it. Common collocations: 'leans on the wall', 'leans towards an idea'. It can refer to physical action or to having a preference. Do not confuse with 'leans' as a noun (which is rare).

Spanish: se apoya - se inclina Portuguese (BR): se apoia - se inclina Portuguese (PT): se apoia - se inclina Chinese (Simplified): 靠着 - 倾向于 (人) Chinese (Traditional): 靠著 - 傾向於 (人) Hindi: झुकता है - टिकता है Arabic: يميل - يستند Bengali: হেলে পড়ে - ঝুঁকে পড়ে - ঝোঁকে (মত/দিকের প্রতি)Russian: наклоняется - прислоняется - склоняется (к мнению)Japanese: もたれかかる - 傾く - 傾倒する (考えに)Vietnamese: nghiêng - tựa - nghiêng về (ý kiến)Korean: 기대다 - 기울다 - 치우치다 (생각에)Turkish: yaslanır - eğilir - meyleder (fikre/duruma)Urdu: جھکتی ہے - ٹیک لگاتی ہے - رجحان رکھتی ہے Indonesian: bersandar - condong - cenderung (kepada pendapat)

Example Sentences

She leans against the wall when she is tired.

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The tree leans to the left because of the wind.

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He leans forward to hear better.

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She always leans towards spicy food when choosing a dish.

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His boss leans on him to finish the report by Friday.

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When making decisions, he leans more conservative.

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