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“Greave” or “Grieve”

greave / grieve 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

greave g·r·IY·v

  • nounarmor plate that protects legs below the knee.

grieve g·r·IY·v

  • verbfeel grief.
  • verbcause to feel sorrow.
Usage

Examples in context

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“greave”

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“grieve”

  • …her husband and son to grieve and Clayton to achieve his…
  • …morning my little lads; don't grieve for use; we are going…
  • …was named the Rangers' Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the
  • James Grieve, Member, Annandale and Eskdale District
  • Although Dominic Grieve, the Attorney General told a…
  • …he said a visit "would grieve us both too much".
  • John Grieve

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