Basic

lean

/liːn/

lean liːn

English Definition

v. to rest against something for support

中文释义

倾斜，倚靠

Significado en Español

inclinarse, apoyarse

한국어 뜻

기울다, 기대다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nghiêng, dựa vào

Example Sentence

Please don't lean on the glass door.

请不要靠在玻璃门上。

Synonyms

tilt rest incline

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lean”:

A stand
B balance
C straighten
D tilt

Show answer

D — tilt. “lean” means v. to rest against something for support

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You may ______ against the brick wall while you wait for the bus.

A lean
B run
C jump
D spin

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A — lean. “lean” means v. to rest against something for support

Common questions about “lean”

What does “lean” mean?

lean — v. to rest against something for support. In Chinese: 倾斜，倚靠.

How do you pronounce “lean”?

lean is pronounced /liːn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: lean.

How do you use “lean” in a sentence?

Please don't lean on the glass door. (请不要靠在玻璃门上。)

What are synonyms for “lean”?

tilt, rest, incline — all close in meaning to lean (v. to rest against something for support).

Is “lean” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lean appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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lean

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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