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leam

Pronunciation: [liːm]

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Learn how to use leam in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a leam is a narrow, often muddy or wet path, usually found in fields or rural areas. It’s kind of like a little road where people or animals can walk, especially in the countryside.

Example

The children loved walking along the leam in the village, looking for frogs.

Example

There was no leam for us to walk on; the field was completely dry and dusty.

Example

Have you ever walked along a leam in the summertime?

Context: “to shine”

(verb) to leam means to shine or light up. It’s not a common word, but it describes the way something can glow with a soft light, like the sun coming through the clouds.

Example

The moon began to leam softly over the lake, creating a beautiful scene.

Example

The room was so dark that the candle did not leam at all.

Example

Can you see the stars leam in the night sky?

How to pronounce leam

Pronunciation: [liːm]

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