lean against
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle against
Meanings
Rest on a surface for support
Why “against”? A person or thing touches a surface and may use it for support.
“The bicycle was leaning against the wall.”
“He leaned against the door while he waited.”
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press against
Same against pattern: physical contact
Push firmly until something touches a surface
lean back
Same base verb: lean
Tip the upper body backward
lean in
Same base verb: lean
Move your body forward toward something
lean on
Same base verb: lean
Pressure someone strongly to do something
lean over
Same base verb: lean
Tip the upper body over something
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