The Opposite(Antonym) of “leaned”
The antonyms of leaned are straighten, upright, and stand. These antonyms describe a different posture or position than leaning, which implies a slanted or tilted position.
Explore all Antonyms of “leaned”
- straighten
- upright
- stand
Definitions and Examples of straighten, upright, stand
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something straight or upright.
Example
She asked him to straighten his tie before the interview.
Vertical or erect; not leaning or slanting.
Example
The bookshelf was upright against the wall.
stand
To be in an upright position on one's feet.
Example
He had to stand for hours during the concert.
Key Differences: straighten vs upright vs stand
- 1Straighten refers to making something straight or correcting its alignment.
- 2Upright describes a vertical or erect position that is not leaning or slanting.
- 3Stand means being in an upright position on one's feet.
Effective Usage of straighten, upright, stand
- 1Posture Correction: Use straighten to correct the alignment of objects or body parts.
- 2Position Description: Use upright to describe the position of objects or people that are not leaning or slanting.
- 3Physical Activity: Use stand to describe the action of being in an upright position on one's feet.
Remember this!
The antonyms of leaned are straighten, upright, and stand. These words describe different postures or positions than leaning. Use these antonyms to correct alignment, describe positions, and talk about physical activities.
