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“Leas” or “Lees”

leas / lees 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.

leas l·IY·z

  • nouna unit of length of thread or yarn.

lees l·IY·z

  • nounthe sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage.
Usage

Examples in context

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“leas”

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

“lees”

  • …wrapped in blankets against the cold.
  • …Kill a Mockingbird as an influence.
  • …intimidated by local white supremacist elements.
  • …Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army
  • …at the Siege of Fort Watson.
  • …the wrestlers the duo was training.
  • …suspension and injury of Tom Lees and Darren O'Dea and helped…
  • …OGNs, the imprint is effectively defunct.
  • …Droylsden, Failsworth, Horwich, Irlam, Kearsley, Lees, Littleborough, Little Lever, Milnrow, Royton,…
  • …town and demand Carl Lee's acquittal.

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