The Opposite(Antonym) of “leant”
The antonyms of leant are straighten and upright. The antonyms straighten and upright convey a different physical position or posture. It implies a lack of inclination or bending forward.
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Definitions and Examples of straighten, upright
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Make or become straight, without any curves or bends.
Example
She asked him to straighten his back while sitting to avoid back pain.
Vertical or erect in position; not leaning or bent.
Example
The bookshelf was so sturdy that it remained upright even during the earthquake.
Key Differences: straighten vs upright
- 1Straighten refers to making something straight or becoming straight, whereas upright describes something that is already straight or vertical.
- 2Straighten can be used for both objects and people, while upright is only used for objects or structures.
- 3Straighten is a verb, while upright is an adjective.
Effective Usage of straighten, upright
- 1Posture Correction: Use straighten to correct someone's posture.
- 2Structural Stability: Use upright to describe the stability of a structure.
- 3Gardening: Use straighten to describe the process of making plants grow straight.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Straighten refers to making something straight or becoming straight, while upright describes something that is already straight or vertical. Use these words to describe posture correction, structural stability, and gardening.
