What is the difference between "leaned forward" and "leaned over"?
A amandeep_singh88 Member Joined Dec 23, 2013 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Jan 9, 2014 #1 What is the difference between "leaned forward" and "leaned over"?
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Jan 9, 2014 #2 You lean forward to get a closer view of your computer screen. You lean over a fence to see what's on the other side.
You lean forward to get a closer view of your computer screen. You lean over a fence to see what's on the other side.
Raymott VIP Member Joined Jun 29, 2008 Member Type Academic Native Language English Home Country Australia Current Location Australia Jan 10, 2014 #3 Leaning over backwards or sideways isn't "leaning forward".