Pronunciation: /liːn tuː/
noun a structure that is typically attached to a building and that has a roof with a single slope
A1 I built a small lean to in my backyard for storing firewood.
A2 The farmer constructed a lean to shelter for his animals.
B1 The hikers found a sturdy lean to to protect them from the rain during their camping trip.
B2 The construction workers erected a temporary lean to on the construction site for shade.
C1 The architect designed a modern lean to structure to blend in with the surrounding landscape.
C2 The artist created a unique lean to installation as part of an outdoor art exhibition.
verb to incline or bend from a vertical position
A1 I lean to the left when I ride my bike.
A2 She tends to lean to one side when she's tired.
B1 The tree started to lean to the right after the storm.
B2 The building began to lean to one side due to structural issues.
C1 The government is leaning towards implementing new policies to address the issue.
C2 The company is leaning towards a merger to expand its market presence.
preposition used to indicate a direction or movement toward a particular point or position
A1 I lean to my left when I sleep.
A2 The treehouse leans to one side, making it look unstable.
B1 She tends to lean to conservative views on social issues.
B2 The company policy leans to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
C1 His decision to invest in the stock market leans to a more cautious approach.
C2 The committee's recommendation leans to implementing stricter regulations for environmental protection.
formal The workers constructed a lean to shelter to protect themselves from the rain.
informal Let's set up a lean to in the backyard for some shade during the BBQ.
slang We built a lean to out of some old pallets and a tarp for the camping trip.
figurative His reliance on his parents for financial support was like a lean to holding up his independence.
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