lean - Meaning in Telugu

lean - Meaning in Telugu

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

13

Definitions and Meaning of lean in English

lean adjective

1. lacking excess flesh

   Synonyms

   thin, thin

   Examples

   • "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"
   • "you can't be too rich or too thin"
2. not profitable or prosperous

   Example

   • "a lean year"
3. lacking in mineral content or combustible material

   Examples

   • "lean fuel"
   • "lean ore"
4. containing little excess

   Examples

   • "a lean budget"
   • "a skimpy allowance"

lean noun

1. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

   Synonyms

   tilt

   Examples

   • "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
   • "the ship developed a list to starboard"
   • "the tower had a pronounced tilt"

lean verb

1. rely on for support

   Example

   • "We can lean on this man"
2. cause to lean or incline

   Example

   • "He leaned his rifle against the wall"
3. to incline or bend from a vertical position

   Synonyms

   tilt, tip, tip

   Example

   • "She leaned over the banister"
4. cause to lean to the side

   Example

   • "Erosion listed the old tree"
5. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

   Synonyms

   tend

   Examples

   • "He inclined to corpulence"
   • "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"
   • "These dresses run small"

Vocabulary Quiz

Flowers

coneflowertulipcassiacarnation

Take full quiz

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

Tips to practice grammar effectively

Learning grammar can seem a little overwhelming. But it is also important to take small steps while learning something new. Here are some tips which might help you learning grammar better.

20 important phrases to learn in Hindi

Knowing Hindi has its own advantages. Learn these sentences if you are new to this language or if you travelling to India and impress people with your language skills!

Shakespearean phrases that are used even today

Learn these phrases and use them in your writings and while storytelling!

Punctuation marks

Punctuation marks help the reader understand the meaning of the text better. Without a punctuation…

Continue reading »

Must read books by Ruskin Bond

Reading is an important part in everyone's lives. If you are wondering how to start with reading and…

Continue reading »

Basic conversation skills (for Hindi learners)

Learn Hindi with the help of these skills. Learn to use the right words and sentences in different…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »