Past tense of lean
The past simple of lean is leaned and the past participle is leaned: lean – leaned – leaned.
- Base form V1
- lean
- Past simple V2
- leaned
- Past participle V3
- leaned
Leant is also used in British English.
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Meaning of lean
To incline, or cause something to incline, towards a particular side
- ExampleDo not lean too far over the railing.
Lean, leaned, leaned in sentences
- Past simpleHe leaned against the wall.
- Past participleThe tower has leaned for centuries.
Similar verbs
Past simple and past participle the same, like lean: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of lean?
Leaned. For example: He leaned against the wall.
What is the past participle of lean?
Leaned. It follows have in the perfect tenses, as in The tower has leaned for centuries.
Is lean a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: lean usually takes -ed (leaned). It is listed with the irregular verbs because leant is also correct.
