33 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Lean' in a Sentence

"To tilt or bend away from an upright position." more

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I have been leaning on the balcony railing for hours.

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As the car took a sharp turn, I was leaning into the curve.

The car started to lean to one side as the tire slowly lost air.

She will lean on the railing to get a better view of the sunset.

Farmers often lean on sturdy tools during long hours of fieldwork.

Before the storm hit, the scarecrow had leaned slightly to the left.

The tree has been leaning since the storm passed through.

Sally learned to lean on her friends for support during difficult times.

As the ship sails through rough waters, it will be leaning to one side.

He likes to lean against the tree while reading a book.

By the time the guests arrive, he will have leaned the artwork against the wall.

Before the storm hits, the tree will have leaned slightly towards the east.

He leaned against the door, exhausted after a long day at work.

As the music played, they leaned into each other on the dance floor.

The student was leaning back in his chair, lost in thought during the lecture.

Having finished the race, she had leaned on her knees to catch her breath.

In times of uncertainty, she will lean on her friends for support.

The old man has been leaning on his cane for support while walking.

The old man liked to lean on his cane while watching the neighborhood children play.

The tower started to lean after the strong winds blew against it.

As the bicycle slowed down, the boy had to lean to the side to keep his balance.

The cat likes to lean on the warm radiator.

Despite the storm, the lighthouse stood tall, its beam of light cutting through the lean rain.

The tower was leaning slightly due to the strong winds.

The cat had a playful lean as it pounced on the toy mouse.

She has leaned against the sturdy oak tree for support.

The cyclist had to lean into the strong wind to make progress.

During the game, he liked to lean forward in anticipation.

The giraffe has a long neck that allows it to lean down and eat leaves.

During the dance, Tim had to lean back and spin gracefully.

I caught her just as she was leaning in to whisper a secret.

By the time she arrived, he had leaned against the old oak tree.

The old man was leaning on his cane, gazing at the sunset.

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