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“Leak” or “Leek”

leak / leek 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

leak l·IY·k

  • nounan accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape.
  • nounsoft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi.
  • nouna euphemism for urination.
  • noununauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information.
  • verbtell anonymously.
  • verbbe leaked.
  • verbenter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure.
  • verbhave an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out.

leek l·IY·k

  • nounplant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
  • nounrelated to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves.
Usage

Examples in context

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“leak”

  • …of all doors, as some leak during flight.
  • …360 nautical miles, until a leak was discovered at the rudderpost.
  • …in automobile air conditioning, inevitably leak fluid and lubricant past the…
  • Degraded connectors can crack and leak in highly stressed crimped areas,…
  • …in which she defended the leak and her support for Mr
  • …man refuses, Peter threatens to leak news of the illness to…
  • …hazardous original refrigerants if they leak or break down.
  • …a well has developed a leak that allows gas to flow…
  • …problems with the same oil leak, Rolls-Royce ordered many engines to…
  • …identifying the source of the leak, describing it as "irresponsible" and…

“leek”

  • He signed with Leek Town in July 2013, before…
  • Leek moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) – pest…
  • …Buxton and to Ipstones near Leek, with the third going to…
  • He signed with league rivals Leek Town in July 2013.
  • …the hills - towns like Leek and Biddulph, and the villages…
  • The Leek Embroidery Society and the Leek…
  • …uses chicken with shallots, garlic, leek, sweet soy sauce, egg, and…
  • Donnelley joined Leek Town as manager Anthony Danylyk's…
  • Leek and Lichfield fire stations are…
  • This leek orchid is found on the…

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