“Lam” or “Lamb”—Which to use?

“Lam” or “Lamb”

Overview

lam / lamb 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

lam: NA

lamb: (noun) young sheep. (noun) English essayist (1775-1834). (noun) a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters). (noun) a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child). (noun) the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food. (verb) give birth to a lamb.

Pronunciation

lam: l·AE·m

lamb: l·AE·m

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Examples in Context

Examples of “lam”

Lam started her singing career in…
Lam Fai-wong as Ping A'si
Lam has won many awards during…
…Office under Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam.
…of Chief Executive's Office when Lam took office in July 2017.
In the same year, Lam appeared as cast member of…
Lam Chi-tai
Gigi Fu as Lam Sin-yee
…station in Khon Kaen and Lam Pao in Kalasin provided electricity;…
Since then Lam has moved beyond the Hong…

Examples of “lamb”

…considered classic pairings with the lamb dishes found in the local…
…Genesis, on the album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
"Shepherd is the Lamb" - 4:38
…pregnant with Harold's child; Molly Lamb was born in February 1920,…
Lamb and mutton are the more…
Category:Lady Lamb albums
…considered to be a sacrificial lamb.
…Their Fitness for Stage Representation, Lamb states that "all those delicacies…
…under the alias "Harry K. Lamb" in Kansas City, Missouri, in…
…buy fresh fish, eggs and lamb.

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