lean in Latin
lean in Latin is macer, nītor — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in Latin
macer
nītor
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"She leaned against the wall to catch her breath."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"He trained hard to stay lean before the fight."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"It was a lean year for the farm after the drought."
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lean in a sentence
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- He leaned the ladder against the house.
- The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal.
- He trained hard to stay lean before the fight.
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What is "lean" in Latin?
"lean" in Latin is macer, nītor. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "She leaned against the wall to catch her breath." In Latin, "lean" is macer, nītor.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "lean": macer, nītor.
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