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leaning
lean·ing L0089700 (lē′nĭng)n. An inclination, tendency, or preference. See Synonyms at predilection.leaning (ˈliːnɪŋ) na tendency or inclinationlean•ing (ˈli nɪŋ)
n. inclination; tendency: literary leanings. [before 1000] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  leaning - an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"propensity, tendencyinclination - that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music" | | 2. | leaning - a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"proclivity, propensityinclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict" | | 3. |  leaning - the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"lean, list, tilt, inclinationspatial relation, position - the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; "the position of the hands on the clock"; "he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage" | | 4. | leaning - the act of deviating from a vertical positionhuman action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen | | Adj. | 1. |  leaning - departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"atilt, canted, tilted, tippedinclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane" |
leaningnoun tendency, liking for, bias, inclination, taste, bent, disposition, penchant, propensity, aptitude, predilection, proclivity, partiality, proneness I always had a leaning towards sport.leaningnounAn inclination to something:bent, bias, cast, disposition, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, proneness, propensity, squint, tendency, trend, turn.Translationslean1 (liːn) – past tense, past participles leant (lent) , leaned – verb1. to slope over to one side; not to be upright. The lamp-post had slipped and was leaning across the road. 傾斜 倾斜2. to rest (against, on). She leaned the ladder against the wall; Don't lean your elbows on the table; He leant on the gate. 斜靠 斜靠ˈleaning noun a liking or preference. She has a leaning towards the arts. 傾向, 偏好 倾向leaning
lean over backwards1. Literally, to bend backwards. I'm so sore after leaning over backwards and doing all those weird stretches at yoga this morning.2. To exert a lot of effort toward some end. This phrase is often used to express frustration when one's efforts go unrecognized. I have been leaning over backwards to make sure that you have a wonderful visit, and you don't even care! The entire staff really needs to lean over backwards while the CEO is visiting our office.See also: backward, lean, overlean across (someone or something)To stretch oneself across (someone or something), often while leaning on one's hand, elbow, etc. The student had to lean across several classmates to hand his assignment to the teacher. Will you please pass these papers down the aisle so I don't have to lean across? She leaned across the table to wipe the food from the child's face.See also: across, leanlean against1. To rest or recline against someone or something; to be propped against someone or something else. There's a big piece of sheet metal leaning against the side of the barn that you can use. We took turns leaning against each other while we waited in line.2. To cause someone or something to rest or recline against someone or something; to prop someone or something up against someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "against." We had to lean the injured soldier against the side of a tree while we scouted the surrounding area. You can just lean that mirror against the wall for the time being. Sorry, let me just lean this against you while I get the hooks drilled into the wall.See also: leanlean back1. To bend or recline backwards. Here, lean back on the sofa and put this ice pack on your head. She leaned back and whispered something in her friend's ear.2. To bend or recline someone or something backwards. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "back." The barber leaned me back to wash my hair in the basin. I leaned the large bookshelf back so Tom could vacuum underneath it.See also: back, leanlean back on (someone or something)1. To rest or press on someone or something while bending or reclining backwards. Here, lean back on the sofa and put this ice pack on your head. I started leaning back on the man to push him out of the doorway.2. To rest or prop someone or something on or against someone or something while bending or reclining backwards. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "back." They leaned the injured man back on me so I could lift him up across my shoulders. Just lean the mirror back on the sofa while we're painting the wall.See also: back, lean, onlean back against (someone or something)1. To rest, press, or prop against someone or something while bending or reclining backwards. She leaned back against the tree and closed her eyes for a few minutes. I started leaning back against the man to push him out of the doorway.2. To rest, press, or prop someone or something against someone or something while bending or reclining backwards. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "back." I leaned the injured man back against the wall so he could tell me what happened. Just lean the mirror back against the sofa while we're painting the wall.See also: back, leanlean down1. To bend lower or toward the ground. Someone pushed me while I was leaning down to pick up a piece of paper. I had to lean down to get through the tiny door.2. To bend someone or something lower or toward the ground. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "down." Would you mind leaning that lamp down so I can see what I'm working on? I had leaned the toddler down so he could reach the toy he had dropped on the ground.See also: down, leanlean forward1. To bend or incline toward a position in front of something or oneself. I leaned forward to grab my essay from the professor. The tree leaned so far forward in the wind that I would it would break.2. To bend or tilt someone or something forward. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "forward." The doctor leaned the man forward to examine the wound on his lower back. I leaned the box forward to try to read the label on the bottom.See also: forward, leanlean in1. To bend or incline closer to the interior or central point of something, such as a structure, classroom, group of people, etc. I had to lean in to hear what the professor was saying. We all leaned in to look at the specimen in the tank. Water damage has caused the wall in our living room to start leaning in.2. A phrase used to encourage professional women to pursue career advancement and leadership roles. It comes from the title of Sheryl Sandberg's 2013 book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, about her career and role as a Facebook executive. In the spirit of leaning in, I'm going for that big promotion at work. Sure, the idea of leaning in and taking on more responsibility at the office is nice and all, but it's simply unfeasible for a single mother of three like myself.See also: leanlean into (someone or something)To push into or press against someone or something. People in the audience behind me kept leaning into me throughout the concert. I leaned into the door to keep people from opening it. The wind is so strong in this city that you need to lean into it when you're outside.See also: leanlean out (of something)1. To bend, tilt, or suspend oneself out of something. The helicopter pilot leaned out of the cockpit and signaled for us to get in. Quit leaning out the window like that—you're making me nervous!2. To bend, tilt, or suspend someone or something out of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "out." The gangsters leaned him out of the window, threatening to drop him if he didn't pay them what he owed. I leaned the bookcase out the door so Jerry could grab it from the top, then we hauled it out to his truck together.See also: lean, outlean over1. To bend or tilt forward or closer to the ground. OK, everyone, now lean over and touch your toes. The whole building leaned over during the hurricane, with many fearing it would topple over completely.2. To bend or tilt someone or something gently toward or onto the ground. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "lean" and "over." The doctor leaned the man over to examine the wound on his lower back. We'll need to lean the whole machine over so we can access the panel on the bottom.3. To bend, tilt, or suspend (oneself) across or over the edge of something. I leaned over the cliff and shouted down to the climbers. Tom leaned over the table and whispered something to Janet.See also: lean, overlean toward (someone or something)1. To bend, tilt, or incline in the direction of someone or something. I tried leaning toward the door to hear what they were talking about in the other room. She leaned toward Tom and whispered something in his ear.2. To have a slight preference for or inclination toward someone, something, or some action. Usually used in a continuous tense. We're leaning toward keeping the company privately held. I'm leaning toward a laptop rather than a desktop computer. We're still leaning toward Jeff, but we still have a few more people to interview for the job.See also: lean, towardlean over backwardTo expend a lot of energy or effort to do something; to inconvenience oneself. I can't believe how ungrateful you're being, especially since we leaned over backward planning this dinner party for you! Please don't lean over backward preparing for my visit—I'm totally prepared to sleep on your floor!See also: backward, lean, overlean against someone or somethingto prop oneself against someone or something. The child leaned against her sister to keep warm. I leaned against the back of the chair and went right to sleep.See also: leanlean back[for someone] to recline backwards, usually in a chair. Lean back and make yourself comfortable. Let's lean back and be comfortable.See also: back, leanlean back (on someone or something)to recline backwards, pressing on someone or something. Don't lean back on me! I'm not a chair! Lean back on the couch and tell me what you are thinking.See also: back, leanlean back (on someone or something)to recline backwards, pressing on someone or something. Don't lean back on me! I'm not a chair! Lean back on the couch and tell me what you are thinking.See also: back, leanlean downto bend over. Lean down and tie your shoe before you trip. He leaned down and picked something up from the floor.See also: down, leanlean forwardto bend forward. Lean forward a minute so I can put a cushion behind your back. When Betsy leaned forward, she lost her balance and fell.See also: forward, leanlean in (to something)to incline or press into something. You have to lean into the wind when you walk or you will be blown over. As you walk into the wind, lean in a little bit. The north wall of the barn leans in a little. Is it going to fall?See also: leanlean over 1. to bend over. Lean over and pick the pencil up yourself! I'm not your servant! As Kelly leaned over to tie her shoes, her chair slipped out from under her. 2. to tilt over. The fence leaned over and almost fell. As the wind blew, the tree leaned over farther and farther.See also: lean, overlean over backwards(to do something) Go to fall over backwards (to do something).See also: backward, lean, overlean something against someone or somethingto prop something against someone or something. She leaned her spade against the house and wiped the sweat from her brow. Bill leaned the mirror against his leg while he screwed the hook into the wall.See also: leanlean something forwardto tilt or bend something forward. Lean the board forward a little bit, please. Someone leaned this panel forward a little too much.See also: forward, leanlean over backwardSee bend over backward. See also: backward, lean, overEncyclopediaSeeLeanMedicalSeeleanleaning
Related to leaning: leaning towardsSynonyms for leaningnoun tendencySynonyms- tendency
- liking for
- bias
- inclination
- taste
- bent
- disposition
- penchant
- propensity
- aptitude
- predilection
- proclivity
- partiality
- proneness
Synonyms for leaningnoun an inclination to somethingSynonyms- bent
- bias
- cast
- disposition
- partiality
- penchant
- predilection
- predisposition
- proclivity
- proneness
- propensity
- squint
- tendency
- trend
- turn
Synonyms for leaningnoun an inclination to do somethingSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a natural inclinationSynonymsRelated Words- inclination
- tendency
- disposition
noun the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the verticalSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun the act of deviating from a vertical positionRelated Words- human action
- human activity
- act
- deed
adj departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontalSynonymsRelated Words |