Word: LEAN
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Definition of LEAN
- (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
"The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
"She leaned out of the window."
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
"Iโm leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.โ The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- Meat with no fat on it.
- An organism that is lean in stature.
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
- (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
- (of meat) Having little fat.
"lean steak cuts"
- Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
"a lean budget"
- To conceal.
- A recreational drug based on codeine-laced promethazine cough syrup, popular in the hip hop community in the southeastern United States.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "lean" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lean", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEAN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEAN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEAN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEAN:
- # the lean effect
- # master of lean
- # playing with lean
- # in terms of lean
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