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"Leaned" is a verb or "action word".
The word "leaned" has one syllable.
Yes, it is a form of the verb "to lean." It is the past tense and past participle of the verb.
"I leaned over to type this message."
When used as a verb, strain is an action verb, for example: He leaned forward and strained his back. The action it denotes is straining.
the man leaned against the car as he read his paper.
When used as a verb, strain is an action verb, for example: He leaned forward and strained his back. The action it denotes is straining.
The past participle of the word "lean" is "leaned" in American English and "leant" in British English.
Leaned over at an awkward angle.
Leaned over at an awkward angle.
the word were is a LINKING VERB.
The word 'be' is indeed a verb.