LEANT Meaning and
Definition
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Leant is a verb that is the past tense and past participle of the word "lean." To lean means to incline or bend in a particular direction. It is an action of resting or supporting oneself against a surface or object, while remaining in a somewhat diagonal position rather than upright.
Leant can also refer to the act of supporting or depending on someone or something for help or assistance. In this context, it suggests a figurative leaning, such as relying on someone's expertise or advice. It implies seeking support or guidance from an external source in order to make a decision or resolve a problem.
The term is often used to describe a physical action, such as leaning against a wall or a railing, as well as metaphorical instances where someone leans on another person emotionally. It conveys a sense of dependence or balance, as if someone is relying on an external object or person to maintain stability or find comfort.
Overall, leant is a verb that encompasses the act of inclining or depending on something or someone, whether it is in a physical or figurative sense. It can describe a variety of actions and often implies seeking support or finding stability through leaning on or against something external.
Common Misspellings for LEANT
- keant
- oeant
- ldant
- lrant
- l4ant
- l3ant
- leznt
- leqnt
- leabt
- leamt
- leajt
- leaht
- leanf
- leang
- lean6
- lean5
- kleant
- lkeant
- lpeant
- Lecnt
Etymology of LEANT
The word "leant" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "lean". The word "lean" originated from the Old English word "hleonian", which means "to incline or bend". It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "hlinen" and the Old Norse word "hlyna", both meaning "to lean" or "incline". The word "leant" has evolved from these Old English and Proto-Germanic roots.
Similar spelling words for LEANT
- Meant,
- land,
- lean-to,
- Leaned,
- least,
- leans,
- lean,
- lent,
- Leapt,
- Learnt,
- lend.
Conjugate verb Leant
CONDITIONAL
I
would leant
you
would leant
he/she/it
would leant
we
would leant
they
would leant
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be leaning
you
would be leaning
he/she/it
would be leaning
we
would be leaning
they
would be leaning
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have leant
you
would have leant
he/she/it
would have leant
we
would have leant
they
would have leant
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been leaning
you
would have been leaning
he/she/it
would have been leaning
we
would have been leaning
they
would have been leaning
FUTURE
I
will lean
you
will lean
he/she/it
will lean
we
will lean
they
will lean
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be leaning
you
will be leaning
he/she/it
will be leaning
we
will be leaning
they
will be leaning
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have leaned
you
will have leaned
he/she/it
will have leaned
we
will have leaned
they
will have leaned
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been leaning
you
will have been leaning
he/she/it
will have been leaning
we
will have been leaning
they
will have been leaning
IMPERATIVE
you
lean
we
let´s lean
to lean
PAST
I
leaned
you
leaned
he/she/it
leaned
we
leaned
they
leaned
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was leaning
you
were leaning
he/she/it
was leaning
we
were leaning
they
were leaning
PAST PARTICIPLE
leaned
PAST PERFECT
I
had leaned
you
had leaned
he/she/it
had leaned
we
had leaned
they
had leaned
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been leaning
you
had been leaning
he/she/it
had been leaning
we
had been leaning
they
had been leaning
PRESENT
I
lean
you
lean
he/she/it
leans
we
lean
they
lean
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am leaning
you
are leaning
he/she/it
is leaning
we
are leaning
they
are leaning
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
leaning
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have leaned
you
have leaned
he/she/it
has leaned
we
have leaned
they
have leaned
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been leaning
you
have been leaning
he/she/it
has been leaning
we
have been leaning
they
have been leaning
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