Leak-Leek | Commonly Confused Words
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Leak vs. Leek

Leak

/liːk/
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.

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This word has no antonyms

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.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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