Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leant
verb
/lɛnt/
Definition
The past tense and past participle form of the verb ‘lean’, which means to incline or bend from a vertical position.
Examples
- She leant against the wall to catch her breath.
- He leant forward to listen more closely.
- The book leant heavily on the table, almost sliding off.
Meaning
To have bent or inclined something or oneself in a particular direction, often for support or to rest against something.
Synonyms
- bent
- inclined
- rested
