lien vs. lean

lien

 

lien

(the right to keep a piece of property that belongs to someone who owes you money, until the debt is paid)

  • When you can’t pay anymore, we put a lien on the property.
  • The court granted me a lien on my debtor’s house.

 

lean

(to put your body or a thing against another thing for support)

  • If you feel dizzy, lean on me.
  • Can I lean my bike against this tree?
  • A ladder was leaning against the wall.

(having little or no fat)

  • I often buy lean meat and mince it myself.
  • The meat was very lean and tender.

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