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lieu

Pronunciation: [ljuː]

Word

Learn how to use lieu in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “substitution”

(noun) a place or position. This word is often used when someone wants to say 'instead of' something else. For example, if you can't go to a party, you might tell your friend to meet you somewhere else in lieu of the party.

Example

In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to a charity.

Example

She did not offer any suggestions in lieu of her absence from the meeting.

Example

What can I bring in lieu of a gift?

How to pronounce lieu

Pronunciation: [ljuː]

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