lean

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the wall has enough of a lean that we can't set a bookcase against it Synonyms cant, diagonal, grade, gradient, inclination, incline, slant, pitch, rake, slope, tilt, upgradeRelated Words ascent, bank, climb, riseNear Antonyms declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade, fall, hang, hanging, receding

1 to set or cause to be at an angle just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it Synonyms angle, cant, cock, heel, incline, list, pitch, slant, slope, tilt, tip Related Words bank; bend, deviate, swerve, veer; decline, descend, recline, retreat Near Antonyms even, flatten, level, straighten

2 to show a liking or proneness (for something) the family's diet leans toward greasy food Synonyms incline, run, tend, trend Related Words go, gravitate; indicate, point, suggest Near Antonyms avoid, shun, shy (from or away from)

3 to place reliance or trust you can always lean on me if you need help Synonyms calculate, count, depend, reckon, relyRelated Words commit, confide, entrust (also intrust), trustNear Antonyms distrust, mistrust, question, suspect