lean

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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lean

(verb)

Meaning

to bend towards something

Example

"She decided to lean against the wall while waiting."

Synonyms

inclineslope

Antonyms

straightenstand

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'hlian', meaning to lean or incline.
Related word forms
  • verb: leaned
  • adjective: leaning

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