“Knee” or “Nee”

Overview

knee / nee 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

knee: (noun) hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella. (noun) the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee.

nee: (adjective) (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman.

Pronunciation

knee: n·IY

nee: n·IY

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