“Greaves” or “Grieves”—Which to use?

“Greaves” or “Grieves”

Overview

greaves / grieves 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

greaves: (noun) the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered.

grieves: (noun) intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death). (noun) something that causes great unhappiness.

Pronunciation

greaves: g·r·IY·v·z

grieves: g·r·IY·v·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “greaves”

George Brenthal Greaves, Principal Community Relations Officer, Lambeth.
Greaves, and others, and worked as…
…in the Caribbean (2010), Stanley Greaves and art critic and historian…
…her father, mob boss Terry Greaves, Epiphany was smitten with John…
…to John's wedding to Epiphany Greaves.
Epiphany Constantine (formerly Epiphany Greaves) is John Constantine's wife.
John Constantine, Epiphany Greaves and the (apparently immortal) Sadhu…
…townsmen of Rotherham formed the "Greaves of Our Lady's Light", an…
…a Letter, Maria" (R. B. Greaves) – 4:07
…corner of Clyde Road and Greaves Road in Berwick, Eve Central…

Examples of “grieves”

"Mr. Grieves" – 4:10
…a cappella version of "Mr. Grieves", which was originally a rock…
Rupert grieves for his dead friend.

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