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Leak vs. Leek
Leak
/liːk/
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A situation where liquid or gas gets out of a container through a hole or crack.
Examples:
The roof
leaks
.
Oh, God, not even to take a
leak
in private... .
Her
leak
had been patched, a new topsail and mast concocted.
Synonyms:
drip
seep
escape
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Leek
/liːk/
A type of vegetable related to onions, with a long white shaft and broad green leaves.
Examples:
I added slices of
leek
to the vegetable soup.
Sautéed
leeks
make a perfect side for roasted chicken.
Her salad featured crispy
leeks
and vinaigrette.
Synonyms:
vegetable
allium
bulb
plant
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Ways to tell them apart:
Leak
as in leaking pipe has an
a
like
water
, which is what leaks out.
Leek
is a vegetable, and both words start with
L
and end with
K
, making leeks easy to cook.
Remember that
leak
also sounds like
lake
, where water is present, while
leek
does not fit that pronunciation.
When to use leak:
When to use leek:
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