“Pleas” or “Please”

Overview

pleas / please 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

pleas: (noun) (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer). (noun) an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed.

please: (verb) give pleasure to or be pleasing to. (verb) be the will of or have the will (to). (verb) give satisfaction. (adverb) used in polite request.

Pronunciation

pleas: p·l·IY·z

please: p·l·IY·z

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