“Sleave” or “Sleeve”—Which to use?

“Sleave” or “Sleeve”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

sleave: NA

sleeve: (noun) the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm. (noun) small case into which an object fits.

Pronunciation

sleave: NA

sleeve: s·l·IY·v

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sleave”

Examples of “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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