lean over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Tip the upper body over something
Why “over”? Movement goes over something from one side to the other.
“He leaned over to whisper.”
“Maya leaned over the balcony to look down.”
Don't confuse with
Lean over means tip the upper body over something. Lean on means pressure someone strongly to do something.
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lean on
A contrast learners often mix up
Pressure someone strongly to do something
climb over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross by climbing the obstacle
come over
Same over pattern: arc
Visit by crossing to where you are; Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
cross over
Same over pattern: arc
Move from one side to the other
get over
Same over pattern: arc
Recover from an illness or upset; Overcome a difficulty; Cross to the other side of an obstacle; Manage to finish something difficult
go over
Same over pattern: arc
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position
hop over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross with a small jump
jump over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross with a leap
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