Leaned vs. Leant — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Leaned and Leant
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Leaned
To bend or slant away from the vertical.
Leant
A past tense and a past participle of lean1.
Leaned
To incline the weight of the body so as to be supported
Leaning against the doorpost.
Leant
Simple past tense and past participle of lean
Leaned
To rely for assistance or support
Lean on me for help.
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Leaned
To have a tendency or preference
A government that leans toward fascism.
Leaned
(Informal) To exert pressure
The boss is leaning on us to meet the deadline.
Leaned
To set or place so as to be resting or supported
Leaned the ladder against the wall.
Leaned
To cause to incline
Leaned the boards so the rain would run off.
Leaned
A tilt or an inclination away from the vertical.
Leaned
Simple past tense and past participle of lean
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