“We've” or “Weave”—Which to use?

“We've” or “Weave”

Overview

we've / weave 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

we've: NA

weave: (noun) pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric. (verb) interlace by or as if by weaving. (verb) create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton. (verb) to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course.

Pronunciation

we've: w·IY·v

weave: w·IY·v

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Examples in Context

Examples of “we've”

…at...he's just right there with you."
…give us some momentum this weekend."
…Like This, Life Education 2003. ,
…got a good chance to win."
…got a team that's running well.
…one of the surprises of 2011."
…hard to give up in 2014."
…pull ad campaigns from Gawker websites.
We've Got a Good Thing Going
…we've seen in a long time."

Examples of “weave”

She learned to sew and weave from her mother and picked…
…children, their families and neighborhoods weave together for themselves the situations…
…a cotton fabric of plain weave
…machinery to spin yarn and weave cloth, spinning was done using…
…Bell singing — as they weave through white sheets hanging from…
A row of double basket weave bond comprises pairs of shiners…
…fading in their ability to weave sonic wonder."
…instrumentals on which the guitarists weave crosspicked lines to create lacy
…the Philippines are the brocaded weave (pinilian) of the Ilocano, the…
…use a backstrap loom to weave traditional patterns.

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