Lean and Rest

Lean

Lean verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.

Rest is a synonym for lean in feeling topic. In some cases you can use "Rest" instead a verb "Lean", when it comes to topics like bend.

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Rest

Rest verb - To refrain from labor or exertion.

Lean is a synonym for rest in feeling topic. You can use "Lean" instead a verb "Rest", if it concerns topics such as lie, support, place, sleep.

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

Common collocations

hand lean hand rest hand
way lean way rest way
bit lean bit rest bit
foot lean foot rest foot
Other words: little, head.

Both words in one sentence

  • Stan and to an extent the rest of the Smiths sometimes lean into this trope as well, but are much more likely to see the error of their ways.
  • In particular one character will have No Fourth Wall, the rest of the cast will only lean on it heavily.
    Source: Pantomime
  • After a while it came up with the option "rest"... which led you to lean back on the wall, and open the door.
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