leaning Definition

lean¹
verb leant, leaned, leaning

tr & intr
1. To slope or be placed in a sloping position.

Thesaurus: slant, tilt, bend, slope, tip.
tr & intr
2. To rest or be rested against something for support.

Thesaurus: recline, repose.
intr
3. To have an inclination to, a preference for or tendency towards.

Form: lean towards (usually)

noun

1. An act or condition of leaning.
2. A slope.

Idiom: lean over backwards (bend over backwards)

See under backwards.

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leaning
noun

1. A liking or preference; tendency

Example: What is your political leaning?
Thesaurus: penchant, predilection, inclination, proclivity, propensity, tendency, bias, liking, partiality, taste.