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leaned

The correct spelling is leaned.

How to pronounce leaned

/liːnd/
verb

IPA: /liːnd/

Say it like: Lee-ned

The correct spelling is leaned. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. For example: "She leaned out of the window."

Usage Examples

She leaned out of the window.

I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  2. 2.To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
  3. 3.Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
  4. 4.To hang outwards.
  5. 5.To press against.

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