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“Noose” or “Nous”

Overview

noose / nous 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

noose: (noun) a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled. (verb) make a noose in or of. (verb) secure with a noose.

nous: (noun) common sense.

Pronunciation

noose: n·UW·s

nous: n·UW·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “noose”

  • …Carl Lee's trial, Omar "Ichabod" Noose, has been intimidated by local…
  • …El Diablo, It Waits Below, Noose, Hanging Fire and White Knuckle.
  • …with my head in a noose", all contributing to a sense…
  • …his mattress, and tied a noose around his neck.
  • …attributes are the cup, fire, noose, and trident.
  • …a hoodie that featured a noose around the neck during its…
  • Noose for a Lady (1953) –…
  • …his anxiety and over a noose he had made, but prison…
  • …racist inclinations in his rulings, Noose refuses Jake's perfectly reasonable request…
  • "Temporary Noose" (3:32)

Examples of “nous”

  • "Avant De Nous Dire Adieu" (M. Mallory, J.…
  • …(UK), Eilat Festival (Jerusalem), Festival Nous Sons (Barcelona), Festival L' Est…
  • Doni-doni b'an bela – Nous avons tous une part de…
  • …de sa vie, […] il nous apparaît dans l’histoire avec l’auréole…
  • …ça coûte ?, Coucou c'est nous !
  • …to the town of Portals Nous.
  • "Nous ne sommes" (Matthieu Carnot) -
  • "La rue nous appartient" (Rod Janois and Matthieu…
  • "Ne pars pas sans nous" – 2:34 ("Don't Leave Without
  • …French-language tv series "L'Enfer, c'est nous autres" on June 14, 1993.


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