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“We've” or “Weave”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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

we've w·IY·v

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

weave w·IY·v

  • nounpattern of weaving or structure of a fabric.
  • verbinterlace by or as if by weaving.
  • verbcreate a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton.
  • verbto move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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."

“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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