Leant or leaned?

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leant

Incorrect spelling, explanation: outdated spelling of the past tense of the verb lean, this spelling is antiquated and should be avoided.

Correct spelling

leaned

Correct spelling, explanation: modern spelling of past tense of the verb lean, recommended spelling.

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Iris says:

July 13, 2017 at 6:27 pm

I’m English native yet I all the time have difficulties with these words. Ok
Katharine says:

May 9, 2017 at 9:41 pm

Is this spelling really ok?

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