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lean vs slight

slight vs lean

lean and slight both are nouns.

lean and slight both are adjectives.

lean and slight both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lean Yes Yes Yes No
slight Yes Yes Yes No
lean (noun) slight (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
lean (adjective) slight (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
lacking excess flesh lacking substance or significance
not profitable or prosperous being of delicate or slender build
containing little excess
lean (verb) slight (verb)
rely on for support pay no attention to, disrespect
cause to lean or incline
to incline or bend from a vertical position
cause to lean to the side
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between lean and slight

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