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lean

/liːn/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does lean mean?

verb, adjective

To incline or bend to one side; to be in a state of not being fat or overweight. To be inclined to do something; to be in favor of something.

Example

"The tree leaned against the fence, its branches creaking in the wind. She's trying to lean towards a healthier lifestyle."

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