lean

verb B2

Meaning

To lean means to incline or bend from a vertical position, often for support or balance, but it can also refer to relying on someone or something for assistance or guidance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lean" with "leaning," which is the present participle form; ensure proper verb tense is used.

Never forget "lean"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000