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“Lieu” or “Loo”

lieu / loo 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.

lieu l·UW

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

loo l·UW

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“lieu”

  • …MW and the near-shore Bac Lieu phase 1 with 16 MW—both…
  • …Japanese stamp until 1947, in lieu of the actual visage of…
  • …make a smaller "Payment in Lieu of Taxes".
  • …designed behavior health services in lieu of more expensive medical services.
  • …1879 had cuff links in lieu of a class ring.
  • …la perdition est large, au lieu que le chemin qui conduit…
  • …on May 1, 1962, in lieu of prosecution on an embezzlement…
  • …awarded two Gold Stars in lieu of the Legion of Merit…
  • …title of the dynasty in lieu of or after the given…
  • …at one time imprisoned in lieu of outstanding debts, an event…

“loo”

  • …the English game of 3-Card Loo.
  • "Loo Loo" with lyrics by Clifford…
  • Richard Loo as Tong leader
  • …but appears related to 3-card Loo, which was already described in…

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