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recline vs lean

lean vs recline

recline is not a noun while lean is a noun.

recline is not an adjective while lean is an adjective.

recline and lean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recline No No Yes No
lean Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lean is a hypernym of recline; that is, lean is a word with a broader meaning than recline:
  • recline: move the upper body backwards and down
  • lean: to incline or bend from a vertical position
Other hypernyms of recline include angle, slant, tilt, tip.
recline (noun) lean (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
recline (adjective) lean (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lacking excess flesh
not profitable or prosperous
containing little excess
recline (verb) lean (verb)
lean in a comfortable resting position rely on for support
cause to recline cause to lean or incline
move the upper body backwards and down 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 recline and lean

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