leaning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of inclining or bending forward from the upright.

  - "He was leaning over the railing, gazing out to sea."
  - "She leaned forward to listen intently."

• Noun

  A state of being inclined or slanting.

  - "The leaning tower of Pisa."
  - "The painting showed a beautiful landscape with a leaning tree in the foreground."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈliːnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈliːnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leaning
chimney , leaning , teasing , scene , meaning

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Variants

List of all variants of leaning that leads to same result
leaning , leanings , lean , leaned , leans , backward , backwards , bend over backward , bending over backwards , bends over backwards , bent over backwards , lean over backward , leaned over backwards , leaning over backwards , leans over backwards , lean in , leaned in , leaning in , leans in , lean on , leaned on , leaning on , leans on

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Forms

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leaned, leaning, leans

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Etymology

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Old English 'leanian' or 'lianian' meaning 'to hang, to depend'.

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Trivia

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1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is approximately 57 meters tall.

2. The term 'leaning' is also used in mathematics to describe the angle between two lines or planes.

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Related Concepts

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1. incline: Related concept: The act of tilting or slanting something.

2. posture: Related concept: The position in which the body is held.

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Culture

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In literature, 'leaning' is often used as a metaphor for deep contemplation or thought. In art, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a famous symbol of instability and balance.

How to Memorize "leaning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself bending forward from the upright position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leaning' with the image of a tree bending in the wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Learn Easily And Never Lean Back' to remember the definition of 'leaning'.

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