“Leave” or “Lieve”

Overview

leave / lieve 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

leave: (noun) the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty. (noun) permission to do something. (verb) go away from a place. (verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness. (verb) act or be so as to become in a specified state. (verb) leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking. (verb) make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain. (verb) have as a result or residue. (verb) remove oneself from an association with or participation in. (verb) have left or have as a remainder. (verb) be survived by after one's death.

lieve: NA

Pronunciation

leave: l·IY·v

lieve: NA

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