“Rouse” or “Rows”—Which to use?

“Rouse” or “Rows”

Overview

rouse / rows 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

rouse: NA

rows: (noun) an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line. (noun) a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally). (noun) a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side. (noun) a continuous chronological succession without an interruption. (verb) propel with oars.

Pronunciation

rouse: r·AW·s

rows: r·OW·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rouse”

…an iron fist until his rouse was exposed.
…be confused, sleepy, difficult to rouse
It would also rouse a feeling of denominationalism, and…
…on 5 March 1804 at Rouse Hill, dubbed the Second Battle…
…of the site of the Rouse Hill Estate, and it is…
…in the area of today's Rouse Hill and Kellyville, recruiting or…
…230 to 260 men near Rouse Hill, Johnston first sent his…
…the UNM cheerleading squad, who rouse and entertain fans during Lobo…
2006: Soft Target as John Rouse
Rich Rouse of IGN wrote that the…

Examples of “rows”

…packed islands replacing the long rows of stalls and in 1982…
…uncovered bleacher-style stand has 15 rows of seating.
It has three rows of slender, erect, and pointed…
…of Skid Row's "Youth Gone Wild".
…tubes), arranged in two broadside rows of five, i.e.
…by 134 columns in 16 rows; the 2 middle rows are…
…a lead weight inserted, with rows of large hobnails hammered in…
…on the Heads or Tails rows can be built either up…
…are in 25 or 27 rows, and are smooth.
…have three or four transverse rows of brown spots.

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