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“Fleas” or “Flees”

Overview

fleas / flees are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

fleas: (noun) any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap.

flees: (verb) run away quickly.

Pronunciation

fleas: f·l·IY·z

flees: f·l·IY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “fleas”

  • …"because of the hordes of fleas which infested it".
  • …episode "The Lord of the Fleas" (an obvious parody of Lord…
  • …and was caused by disease-carrying fleas living on the Black Rat.
  • …foul-smelling and infested with lice, fleas, and other insects.
  • Pretend Fleas (short format) -- original air…
  • …died of the disease, the fleas attacked the human occupants.

Examples of “flees”

  • Casper flees the pursuing gang but runs…
  • …Planet Southern Cross, Anton Brain flees from the Kyurangers while installing…
  • …cutting Jim's arm before he flees to the mansion.
  • Amanda flees out the front door just…
  • 6–7 JanuaryCardinal Mazarin flees from Paris.
  • Furious that Nightwing escaped, Jax-Ur flees into the heart of his…
  • She flees the exhibit, and he chases…
  • …shoot him, he complies and flees out the window.
  • …betrays his machine masters and flees with Serena.
  • …Melanies come face-to-face, and Teddy flees the room in a panic.


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