English dictionary

lean

/l/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

lacking excess flesh

adj.all

Examples
Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look.

Synonyms thin

Antonyms fat

Source: WordNet 3.0
lacking in mineral content or combustible material

adj.all

Examples
Lean ore.

Lean fuel.

Antonyms rich

Source: WordNet 3.0
Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle.

adjective

Source: webster1913

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

noun.attribute

Synonyms inclination leaning list tilt

Source: WordNet 3.0
That part of flesh which consists principally of muscle without the fat.

noun

Source: webster1913

to incline or bend from a vertical position

verb.motion

Examples
She leaned over the banister.

Synonyms angle slant tilt tip

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to lean or incline

verb.contact

Examples
He leaned his rifle against the wall.

Source: WordNet 3.0
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

verb.stative

Synonyms be given incline run tend

Source: WordNet 3.0
rely on for support

verb.cognition

Examples
We can lean on this man.

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to lean to the side

verb.motion

Synonyms list

Source: WordNet 3.0
To conceal.

verb

Source: webster1913
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating; as, she leaned out at the window; a leaning column.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to lean; to incline; to support or rest.

verb

Source: webster1913