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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)
thin

Lacking in mineral content or combustible material

Example: "Lean ore"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rich

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)
inclinationleaninglisttilt

Leans - as an adjective satellite

Containing little excess

Example: "A lean budget"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpy

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)
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

"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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