Meaning & use
Leaned
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Inclined or bent the body or an object from an upright position; relied on someone or something for support.
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He leaned against the wall while waiting for the bus.
She leaned on her sister for support during the difficult year.
A note on using this word
Both 'leaned' and 'leant' are accepted past tense forms, with 'leaned' more common in American English.
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