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leaner
This term primarily functions as the comparative form of the adjective lean. In health and fitness contexts, it carries a positive connotation of athletic optimization and the reduction of body fat. In a corporate or industrial setting, it refers to the philosophy of lean management, where the focus is on maximizing value by eliminating waste and streamlining operations.
When used as a noun, the word describes a person or object that tilts or rests against a support. This nominal usage is significantly less common than the comparative adjective and is typically used in descriptive or technical contexts to identify a specific posture or mechanical design.
Meanings
Examples
I need to get leaner before the competition starts.
The company must become leaner to survive this economic downturn.
We should aim for a leaner operation with fewer middle managers.
I wonder if a leaner diet would improve my energy levels.
The leanest cut of beef is usually the tenderloin.
He was a habitual leaner against the old oak tree in the garden.
Stop being such a leaner and stand up straight.