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“Lase” or “Lays” or “Laze” or “Leas” or “Leis” or “Leys”

Overview

lase / lays / laze / leas / leis / leys 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

lase: NA

lays: (verb) put in a horizontal position. (verb) prepare or position for action or operation. (verb) lay eggs. (verb) impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.

laze: NA

leas: (noun) a unit of length of thread or yarn.

leis: NA

leys: NA

Pronunciation

lase: l·EY·z

lays: l·EY·z

laze: NA

leas: l·IY·z

leis: l·EY·z

leys: l·EY·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “lase”

  • …esi siduko sifumaneka eMqanduli nangakwicala lase mpuma kumlambo uMthatha (the Clan…

Examples of “lays”

  • The Book of the Crossword lays this injunction upon him: "You…
  • …duties of the tjaty, and lays down codes of behavior.
  • Chartier lays bare the abuses of the…
  • Lays of South Sligo: A Few…
  • 9 DecemberLouis XIII lays the first stone of the…
  • The following table lays out the chronology of the…
  • The composer lays this out as clearly as…
  • …Most of Its Campuses and Lays Off Employees" – The Chronicle…
  • …years of Tolstoy's thinking, and lays out a new organization for…
  • The adult lays eggs on the gill filaments…

Examples of “laze”

  • Vasine Laze is a village in Požega-Slavonia…
  • Vasine Laze

Examples of “leas”

  • …on the iTunes Australia Country Chart
  • …able to advance to the sing-offs.

Examples of “leis”

  • …third party to conduct the investigation.
  • …the scene which contained Lei's DNA.
  • …for "intentional injury resulting in death".
  • …covered in multiple bruises and injuries.
  • …at Lei's alma mater, Renmin University.
  • …for an investigation into his death.
  • …be a factor in Lei's death.
  • …discussed and shared on the Internet.
  • …him multiple times via mobile phone.
  • …police officers involved in Lei's case.

Examples of “leys”

  • …DAF, an abbreviation for Deutsche Arbeitsfront).


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