“Mead” or “Meed”

Overview

mead / meed 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

mead: (noun) United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978). (noun) United States philosopher of pragmatism (1863-1931). (noun) made of fermented honey and water.

meed: (noun) a fitting reward.

Pronunciation

mead: m·IY·d

meed: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “mead”

Carrier Clinic, Belle Mead
Dodd Mead 1980,
Dodd Mead 1967
Protestor Antona Mead, the wife of a local…
…Critical Introduction to Peirce, James, Mead, and Dewey.
Dodd Mead 1979,
Dodd Mead 1970
Dodd Mead 1971,
Dodd, Mead and Company 1964
Dodd Mead 1975,

Examples of “meed”

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