leaning vs lean

lean vs leaning

leaning and lean both are nouns.

leaning and lean both are adjectives.

leaning is not a verb while lean is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
leaning	Yes	Yes	No	No
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, leaning and lean are synonyms defined as:

leaning and lean: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

Other synonyms of leaning include inclination, list, tilt.

leaning (noun)	lean (noun)
the act of deviating from a vertical position	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 vertical
a natural inclination
an inclination to do something

leaning (adjective)	lean (adjective)
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

leaning (verb)	lean (verb)
	rely on for support
	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 leaning and lean

Words related to "leaning"

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