“Leaches” or “Leeches”

Overview

leaches / leeches 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

leaches: (noun) the process of leaching. (verb) cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate. (verb) permeate or penetrate gradually. (verb) remove substances from by a percolating liquid.

leeches: (noun) carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end. (noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.

Pronunciation

leaches: l·IY·ch·ih·z

leeches: l·IY·ch·ih·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “leaches”

Examples of “leeches”

…the presence of molluscivorous (mollusk-eating) leeches through chemoreception, and of closing…
…after Robert becomes distracted pulling leeches off of his body while…
…generally thought to imitate minnows, leeches or scuds.
…little about the background of "Leeches", saying only that 'Leeches is…
…nymphs and pupae, baitfish, crayfish, leeches, worms, etc.
"Leeches" was the second single released…

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