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“Whines” or “Wines”

whines / wines 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.

whines w·AY·n·z

  • verbmove with a whining sound.
  • verbmake a high-pitched, screeching noise.
  • verbcomplain whiningly.

wines w·AY·n·z

  • nounfermented juice (of grapes especially).
  • nouna red as dark as red wine.
  • verbdrink wine.
  • verbtreat to wine.
Usage

Examples in context

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

“whines”

  • A disheartened John whines about the state of the…

“wines”

  • The red wines of regions such as Bordeaux,…
  • …are now many "heavy" white wines such as "New World" oaky…
  • …pairing particular dishes to particular wines with most likely whatever wine…
  • …magazines began to suggest particular wines with recipes and restaurants would…
  • …a region's cuisine and their wines.
  • …favour of grains, herbs, milk, wines, incense, baked goods, minerals, etc.
  • …25th anniversary and Törley’s sparkling wines were known from America to
  • …can soften the tannins in wines and make them taste fuller…
  • …of food dishes that their wines would go well with, some…
  • …wine regions tend to produce wines with higher alcohol levels and…

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