lean — having little or no fat; thin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little or no fat; thin
Pronunciation (IPA): /liːn/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'lean' derives from Old English 'hlǣne', meaning 'thin' or 'meager'. It originates from a common Germanic root shared across the language family. Over time, the semantic range expanded to include the verb sense 'to incline' or 'to rest against', though the original adjective meaning of 'thin' or 'lacking fat' remains primary.
Breakdown
The Old English form 'hlǣne' (thin, meager) developed into modern English 'lean'. The word's morphological structure shows the base root with Germanic origins, though no productive prefix or suffix is evident in the modern form.
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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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