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Showing 18 of 84 words/leɪz əˈweɪ/ [lays away]
[verb] To set aside or store something for future use, or to save money for a specific purpose.
/liːd ɒn/ [lead on]
[idiom] To deceive someone by encouraging them to believe something that is not true, especially regarding romantic interest or future intentions.
/liːkt/ [leaked]
[verb] To disclose confidential or secret information to the public or unauthorized parties.
/liːz/ [lees]
[noun] The sediment or dregs of wine or other fermented liquors that settle at the bottom of a container during aging or fermentation.
/ˈliː.weɪ/ [leeway]
[noun] The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.
/ˌlɛft.hænd ˈpeɪdʒ/ [left-hand page]
[noun] The page on the left-hand side of an open book, magazine, or document, typically bearing an even page number.
/ˈliː.ɡəl ˈtɛn.dər/ [legal tender]
[noun] Coins or banknotes that must be accepted if offered in payment of a debt, according to national law.
/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ [legend]
[noun] A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.
/ˈliːʒər/ [leisure]
[noun] Free time spent away from work, domestic chores, or education, typically used for rest, relaxation, or recreational activities.
/ˈleʒərli/ [leisurely]
[adjective] Acting or done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.
/ˈlɛn.təl/ [lentil]
[noun] A small, lens-shaped edible seed of a bushy leguminous plant, widely dried and used in cooking.
/ˈliːɒn/ [leon]
[noun] A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'lion'.
/liˈoʊni/ [leone]
[noun] The basic monetary unit of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.
/lɛs/ [less]
[adjective] An adjectival suffix meaning 'without', 'not having', or 'free from' the quality denoted by the root word.
/lɛs ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒənt/ [less intelligent]
[adjective] Possessing a lower degree of intelligence, mental capacity, or understanding compared to another person, group, or standard.
/lɛs smɑːrt/ [less smart]
[adjective] Possessing a lower degree of intelligence, quick-wittedness, or sophistication compared to someone or something else.
/ˈlɛs.ənz/ [lessons]
[noun] Periods of time during which a person is taught a subject or skill.
/ˈlɛt.daʊn/ [letdown]
[noun] An event, performance, or circumstance that disappoints expectations.