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“Roos” or “Rues” or “Ruse”

Overview

roos / rues / ruse 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

roos: NA

rues: (noun) European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy. (noun) leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy. (noun) (French) a street or road in France.

ruse: (noun) a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).

Pronunciation

roos: r·UW·z

rues: NA

ruse: r·UW·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “roos”

  • Rob Roos, by 41,323 votes
  • Ali Roos als Arie Baba (1960)
  • Category:Wyong Roos players
  • …Bob Benny with "September, gouden roos" and preceding Denmark's Dario Campeotto…
  • …with German lyrics by Mary Roos, using the same playback tracks.
  • …revolve around three boys: Arie Roos, Jan Prins and American Bob
  • Arie Roos wordt geheim agent (1961)
  • Arie Roos als ruilmatroos (1977.
  • …in 2013, with the Wyong Roos.
  • …C. Landerer, Y. Mahlich, M. Roos, J. Bjorne, T. Salakoski, A.…

Examples of “rues”

  • …Des histoires d'hiver, avec des rues, des écoles et du hockey,…
  • 1954 L'aigle des rues, suite for Piano

Examples of “ruse”

  • …been maintaining silence as a ruse.
  • Speleologists from Ruse have discovered a large cave…
  • …(born April 11, 1971 in Ruse) is a Bulgarian sport shooter.
  • In spite of the ruse, Jaufre promises to defend the…
  • The ruse was revealed to the UK…
  • The ruse is so effective that Ryan…
  • …death, but Gerrard discovers the ruse.
  • Category:Buildings and structures in Ruse, Bulgaria
  • …face turn, however, was a ruse designed to cause dissention between…
  • The caves Ruse (3,306 metres long), Troana (3,234…


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