lean — having little or no fat; thin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little or no fat; thin
Pronunciation (IPA): /liːn/
Korean meaning: 살이 없는, 마른
Korean pronunciation: 린 (강세: 린)
Example Sentences
- The tower of Pisa leans so much that tourists think it's about to fall on their pizza!
- After a month of dieting, he became so lean that he could hide behind a telephone pole.
- She decided to lean on her best friend for emotional support.
lean
ADJECTIVE//liːn//
having little or no fat; thin
She leaned in closer — and the conversation changed completely.
In the LEA, N(ature) leans toward the light — always.
Lean in keen — find the truth somewhere between.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'hlǣne'에서 유래되어 '마른, 얇은'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 나온 단어로, 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 '기대다'는 동사 의미도 추가되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The tower of Pisa leans so much that tourists think it's about to fall on their pizza!”
“After a month of dieting, he became so lean that he could hide behind a telephone pole.”
“She decided to lean on her best friend for emotional support.”
“The chef recommended lean chicken breast for a healthy meal.”
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