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LEAN

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

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Lean.

How to pronounce lean:

US

Lean - as an adjective

Lacking excess flesh

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thin

Lacking in mineral content or combustible material

Example: "Lean ore"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich

Lean - 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)
inclinationleaninglisttilt

Lean - as an adjective satellite

Containing little excess

Example: "A lean budget"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpy

Not profitable or prosperous

Example: "A lean year"

Lean - as a verb

To incline or bend from a vertical position

Example: "She leaned over the banister"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angleslanttilttip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bendflex
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 giveninclineruntend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
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)
list

Example Sentences

"He had a lean physique due to his strict exercise routine."
"The chef trimmed off the fat, leaving only the lean meat."
"She prefers a lean cut of steak for her meals."
"The company advocates for lean manufacturing techniques."
"His lean of the bicycle caused him to lose balance and fall."
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Word Game Points

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

LEAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is LEAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lean is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is LEAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lean is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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