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LEANS

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Leans.

Leans - as an adjective

Lacking excess flesh

Example: "You can't be too rich or too thin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thin7

Lacking in mineral content or combustible material

Example: "Lean ore"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich9

Leans - as a noun

The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

Example: "The tower had a pronounced tilt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inclination13leaning8list4tilt4

Leans - as an adjective satellite

Containing little excess

Example: "A lean budget"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpy17

Not profitable or prosperous

Example: "A lean year"

Leans - as a verb

To incline or bend from a vertical position

Example: "She leaned over the banister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle6slant5tilt4tip5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bend7flex14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to lean or incline

Example: "He leaned his rifle against the wall"

Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Example: "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be givenincline9run3tend5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rely on for support

Example: "We can lean on this man"

Cause to lean to the side

Example: "Erosion listed the old tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
list4

Example Sentences

"She leans against the wall while waiting for her friends."
"He leans forward to get a better view of the stage."
"The tree leans to one side after the heavy storm."
"She leans on her sister for emotional support."
"The old man leans on his walking stick for stability."
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Word Game Points

Is LEANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is LEANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LEANS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leans is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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