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“Rouse” or “Rows”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

rouse r·AW·s

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

rows r·OW·z

  • nounan arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line.
  • nouna long continuous strip (usually running horizontally).
  • nouna linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side.
  • nouna continuous chronological succession without an interruption.
  • verbpropel with oars.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“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…

“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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