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LEANT

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

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Leant.

Leant - 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

Leant - 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

Leant - as an adjective satellite

Containing little excess

Example: "A lean budget"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimpy

Not profitable or prosperous

Example: "A lean year"

Leant - 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 leant against the wall for support."
"He leant forward to hear her better."
"The tree leant slightly to one side after the storm."
"I leant on him for emotional support during the difficult times."
"She leant over the balcony to get a better view."
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Word Game Points

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

LEANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

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

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

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