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slight vs lean

lean vs slight

slight and lean both are nouns.

slight and lean both are adjectives.

slight and lean both are verbs.

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

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