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“Sleave” or “Sleeve”

sleave / sleeve 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

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sleave

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

sleeve s·l·IY·v

  • nounthe part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm.
  • nounsmall case into which an object fits.
Usage

Examples in context

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“sleave”

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“sleeve”

  • The sleeve of their first album, The…
  • …a CD in a cardboard sleeve.
  • …of Steve Hackett's records, the sleeve painting was created by his…
  • …plastic insert and a silver sleeve.
  • The sleeve was a hand drawn image…
  • One sleeve on each jersey featured three…
  • Neil Gust – sleeve layout
  • …to him on the inner sleeve) and Donegan was also close…
  • …unknown female hand with a sleeve of a nun's habit.
  • …were housed in a paper sleeve depicting a US P-40 Warhawk…

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