lean
Because it is a word with a single syllable, lean is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions oflean
- (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
Example: "The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
Example: "She leaned out of the window."
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
Example: "I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- To hang outwards.
- To press against.
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