lean
/liːn/verb
Elementary
1
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
2
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
3
To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
4
To hang outwards.
5
To press against.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing