Leant

//ˈlɛnt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of lean UK, form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

tilt list skimpy tend thin tilt

Example

"Tom's mobile phone fell out of his pocket into the pool when he leant over to check the water level."

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