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Leant vs. Leaned

Leant

/lent/

The past tense and British past participle of lean, meaning to incline your body or a part of your body or to rest it against something for support

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Leaned

Bent one's body or head in a particular direction or on something for support.

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Leant is more commonly used in British English, whereas leaned is more prevalent in American English.
Both words are the past tense of the verb lean, which means to incline or rest against something.
The choice between leant and leaned often depends on the dialect of English being used.
Neither word is incorrect, but their usage might suggest the speaker's regional background.
When reading, if you encounter leant, think of it as British English, and leaned as American English.

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