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lean vs slope

slope vs lean

lean and slope both are nouns.

lean is an adjective but slope is not an adjective.

lean and slope both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lean Yes Yes Yes No
slope Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slope is a hyponym of lean; that is, slope is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lean:
  • lean: to incline or bend from a vertical position
  • slope: be at an angle
Other hyponyms of lean include incline, pitch, weather, heel, list, lean back, recline.
lean (noun) slope (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
an elevated geological formation
lean (adjective) slope (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lacking excess flesh
not profitable or prosperous
containing little excess
lean (verb) slope (verb)
rely on for support be at an angle
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 slope

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