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Lean Meaning for Kids

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What Does Lean Mean?

Verb

To bend or tilt your body to one side.
To prefer or choose something more than another.
To rest against something for support.
To hang out from a surface.
To push against something gently.

Noun

A way that something stands or tilts away from being straight.

Lean — Full Explanation

Lean means to tilt your body towards something. For example, if you want to look at a toy on the table, you might lean forward to see it better.

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Related Words

thin slim bend

Lean Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

झुकना

jhukna

सहारा लेना

sahara lena

झुकना

jhukna

Lean Synonyms

tilt

Lean in Sentences

I lean my bike against the fence.
The tall man leans down to talk to the child.
She leans forward to see the picture better.
He leans on his hands while thinking.
The dog leans on me for support.

Lean Story for Kids

Tilly the Friendly Tree

In a cozy little town, there lived a friendly tree named Tilly. Tilly loved to lean! She leaned to the left to catch the sun and leaned to the right to listen to the birds sing.

One day, a little squirrel named Sammy asked, “Why do you lean, Tilly?” Tilly smiled and said, “I lean to grow and to share my shade with friends!”

Sammy thought that was wonderful. So, he decided to lean too, and together they created a fun, shady spot for all their friends to play.

A Lesson to Remember!

Remember, sometimes leaning helps us grow and make new friends!

Frequently Asked Questions About Lean

What does 'lean' mean?

The word 'lean' means to bend or rest against something. For example, you can lean against a wall.

How do you pronounce 'lean'?

You pronounce 'lean' like 'leen', rhyming with 'seen'.

What is the origin of the word 'lean'?

The word 'lean' comes from the Old English word 'hlēanian', which means to make thin or to incline.

What is the meaning of 'lean' in Hindi?

The word 'lean' in Hindi is 'पतला' (Patlā).

Facts & Quotes About Lean

Fact: Did you know that leaning on something can help you balance better? It's like a tree leaning on the wind but still standing strong!

Proverb: A lean tree bends but does not break. (This means that being flexible can help you stay strong in tough times.)

Quote: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela