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flex vs lean

lean vs flex

flex and lean both are nouns.

flex is not an adjective while lean is an adjective.

flex and lean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flex Yes No Yes No
lean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lean is a hyponym of flex; that is, lean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flex:
  • flex: form a curve
  • lean: to incline or bend from a vertical position
Other hyponyms of flex include crook, curve, arc, arch, curve, incurvate, replicate, retroflex, angle, slant, tilt, tip, bend, bow, crouch, stoop, double, double over, double up, cower, crawl, creep, cringe, fawn, grovel, curl, curl up, draw in.
flex (noun) lean (noun)
the act of flexing the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
flex (adjective) lean (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lacking excess flesh
not profitable or prosperous
containing little excess
flex (verb) lean (verb)
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form rely on for support
bend a joint cause to lean or incline
form a curve to incline or bend from a vertical position
contract cause to lean to the side
exhibit the strength of have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
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