lean
Translation
to lean, to incline, to rest against, to rely on
Examples
Don't lean against the wall.
Don't lean against the wall.
He leaned forward to hear better.
He leaned forward to hear better.
She leans on her friends for support.
She leans on her friends for support.
Grammar Patterns
to lean ((against/on sth.)) to rest against (sth.) Don't lean against the wall.
to lean ((forward/back/over)) to incline the body He leaned forward to hear better.
to lean ((on sb.)) for ((sth.)) to rely on (sb.) for (sth.) She leans on her friends for support.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incline, slant, rest, depend
Etymology
From Old English 'hlinian', meaning 'to recline, rest'.
Memory Tips
Picture the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's not straight, it 'leans'.