Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leen-too]
- /ˈlinˌtu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leen-too]
- /ˈlinˌtu/
Definitions of leanto word
- noun plural leanto a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof. 1
- noun plural leanto a roof of a single pitch with the higher end abutting a wall or larger building. 1
- noun plural leanto a structure with such a roof. 1
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Origin of leanto
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English; noun use of verb phrase lean to
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Parts of speech for Leanto
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leanto popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
leanto usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leanto
noun leanto
- hut — a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, especially one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.
- shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
- shanty — a crudely built hut, cabin, or house.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- shed — Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose pick.
Antonyms for leanto
noun leanto
- office — Microsoft Office
Top questions with leanto
- what is a leanto?
- how to build a leanto?
See also
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