Leant vs. Leaned: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 28, 2023
Leant is incorrect in American English; the correct spelling is "Leaned" which means to incline or rest against something.
Which is correct: Leant or Leaned
How to spell Leaned?
Leant is Incorrect
Leaned is Correct
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Key Differences
Associate "Leaned" with American English (AE) and remember "AE for America".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
Remember that "leant" is old-fashioned and used in British English.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
Think of the word "cleaned" – just like "cleaned" ends with "ed", so does "leaned".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
"Lean" + "ed" = Leaned. Break the word down into its base and its past tense ending.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 28, 2023
Associate "leant" with "ant", which is not related to leaning.
Harlon Moss
Oct 28, 2023
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Leant and Leaned Definitions
Leaned
Possessing knowledge or expertise in a particular field.
She's a leaned scholar in ancient history.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 07, 2023
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Leaned
To express a tendency or preference.
The report leaned towards positive outcomes.
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Sep 07, 2023
Leaned
To incline the weight of the body so as to be supported
Leaning against the doorpost.
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Sep 06, 2023
Leaned
To have a tendency or preference
A government that leans toward fascism.
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Sep 06, 2023
Leaned
(Informal) To exert pressure
The boss is leaning on us to meet the deadline.
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Sep 06, 2023
Leaned
To set or place so as to be resting or supported
Leaned the ladder against the wall.
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Sep 06, 2023
Leaned
To incline or bend from a vertical position.
He leaned against the wall.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 07, 2023
Leaned
To rely on or derive support from.
She leaned on her friend during tough times.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 07, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Leaned?
It's called "leaned" because it's the past tense of the verb "lean", meaning to incline or rest against something.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
Which vowel is used before Leaned?
The letter "a" is used before "leaned" in "a leaned ladder".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
What is the plural form of Leaned?
Leaned does not have a plural form as it is a verb in the past tense.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 28, 2023
Which preposition is used with Leaned?
"Against" is commonly used, as in "he leaned against the wall".
Aimie Carlson
Oct 28, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Leaned?
Any conjunction can be used with "leaned" depending on the sentence, e.g., "and", "but", "or".
Harlon Moss
Oct 28, 2023
Which article is used with Leaned?
"Leaned" doesn't typically require an article. However, "a" or "the" can be used if the context demands it.
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Oct 28, 2023
Is Leaned a vowel or consonant?
"Leaned" is a word, not a single letter. It contains both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 28, 2023
Is Leaned a negative or positive word?
Leaned is neutral; it is neither negative nor positive.
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Oct 28, 2023
What is the opposite of Leaned?
The opposite of leaned could be "straightened" or "upright".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 28, 2023
What is the second form of Leaned?
The second form is "leaned" or "leant" (British English).
Janet White
Oct 28, 2023
Is the word Leaned imperative?
No, "leaned" is in the past tense, not the imperative mood.
Harlon Moss
Oct 28, 2023
What is the third form of Leaned?
The third form is "leaned" or "leant" (British English).
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Oct 28, 2023
How is Leaned used in a sentence?
He leaned against the fence, watching the sunset.
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Oct 28, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Leaned?
The first syllable, "lea", is stressed in "leaned".
Janet White
Oct 28, 2023
Which determiner is used with Leaned?
Determiners like "the" or "a" can be used depending on the context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 28, 2023
Is the Leaned term a metaphor?
No, "leaned" itself isn't a metaphor, but can be used metaphorically.
Harlon Moss
Oct 28, 2023
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