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Meaning of "lea" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEA

Old English lēah; related to German dialect loh thicket.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LEA

lea  [liː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lea is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of lea in the English dictionary

The definition of lea in the dictionary is a meadow or field. Other definition of lea is land that has been sown with grass seed.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEA

lea-rig
leach
leachability
leachable
leachate
leacher
leachy
Leacock
lead
lead a person up the garden path
lead acetate
lead arsenate
lead astray
lead balloon
lead by the nose
lead chromate
lead colic
lead crystal
lead glass

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEA

area
azalea
Chelsea
correa
diarrhoea
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
flea
guinea
idea
Korea
New Guinea
North Korea
Papua New Guinea
sea
South Korea
Swansea
tea
the sea
yea

Synonyms and antonyms of lea in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lea» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEA

Find out the translation of lea to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lea from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lea» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

LEA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lea
570 millions of speakers

English

lea
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घास का मैदान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ليا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

леа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lea
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তৃণক্ষেত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lea
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lea
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lea
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

레아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lea
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

để hưu canh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லியா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otlak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lea
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Леа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lea
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lea
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lea
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lea
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lea

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEA»

The term «lea» is very widely used and occupies the 7.263 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lea» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lea» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lea

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEA»

Discover the use of lea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Concurrent Programming in Java: Design Principles and Patterns
This book shows readers how to use the Java platform's threading model more precisely by helping them to understand the patterns and tradeoffs associated with concurrent programming.
Douglas Lea, 2000
2
Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete
First published in 1935, this is the fourth edition and the first to appear since the death of Sir Frederick Lea, the original author. Over the life of the first three editions, this book has become the authority on its subject.
Peter Hewlett, 2003
3
Fashion Marketing Communications
Consequently, fashion marketing communications – encompassing image management and public relations, branding, visual merchandising, publicity campaigns, handling the media, celebrity endorsement and sponsorship, crisis management etc. ...
Gaynor Lea-Greenwood, 2012
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Brunette Ambition
Supplemented with never-before-seen photos and revealing anecdotes, it’s the book Lea wishes she’d had in her teens and early twenties: A practical and inspirational guide to harnessing tenacity and passion and living the fullest life, ...
Lea Michele, 2014
5
Sam Houston's Wife: A Biography of Margaret Lea Houston
Her abiding faith in him, coupled with his unceasing devotion to her and to their children, is a central theme of this book.
William Seale, 1992
6
Lea Michele
This book briefly examines the life and career of Glee star Lea Michele.
Sarah Tieck, 2011
7
A Quaker Woman's Cookbook: The Domestic Cookery of Elizabeth ...
In his introduction, Weaver reveals new information on Lea, her Quaker world, and her cookbook. A glossary traces the origins and histories of the foods in Lea's book, placing them in cultural context.
Elizabeth Ellicott Lea, William Woys Weaver, 2004
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Food and Beverage Cost Control
Written in a user-friendly style, this text provides the necessary foundation in accounting, marketing, and legal issues, as well as foodservice, production, and sanitation.
Lea R. Dopson, David K. Hayes, 2010
9
Gas Well Deliquification
With new extensive chapters on Coal Bed Methane and Production this is the essential reference for operating engineers, reservoir engineers, consulting engineers and service companies who supply gas well equipment.
James F. Lea, Henry V. Nickens, Mike Wells, 2011
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Graham Swift
This book offers an accessible critical introduction to the work of Graham Swift, one of Britain's most significant contemporary authors.
Daniel Lea, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lea is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kirsch & Mason | Albert Lea Tribune
Stacy Bedner and the late Steven Kirsch of Albert Lea announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Kirsch, to Eric Mason, son of Joe ... «Albert Lea Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Susquehanna Boosts Lear Price Target to $131.00 (LEA) | WKRB …
Lear Co. logo Lear (NYSE:LEA) had its target price boosted by Susquehanna from $121.00 to $131.00 in a report issued on Friday, Market ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
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Arts Digest: El Paso Symphony anniversary celebrated, nationwide …
Arts Digest: El Paso Symphony anniversary celebrated, nationwide Tom Lea exhibits planned. Times staff report. Posted: 07/19/2015 12:00:00 ... «El Paso Times, Jul 15»
4
Lea DeLaria Refuses To Be Invisible, In Life and On 'Oran | Indiewire
JoJo Whilden/Netflix Lea DeLaria in "Orange is the New Black." When Indiewire got Lea DeLaria on the phone yesterday morning, the "Orange ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
5
'Scream Queens' Update: Co-Stars Can't Look At Lea Michele!
Scream Queens won't be debuting on our television screens for another two months, but Lea Michele's performance as Hester (aka Neckbrace) ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
6
Lea R. LeCompte | Sun Journal
AUBURN — Lea Renee LeCompte, 35, loving daughter, sister and aunt, died peacefully on Wednesday July 15, at her home in Auburn. «Lewiston Sun Journal, Jul 15»
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Albert Lea U12 girls' soccer team qualifies for state | Albert Lea
Maddie Schneider prepares to pass the ball for the Albert Lea U12 girls' soccer team in its road to the state tournament. Albert Lea qualified for ... «Albert Lea Tribune, Jul 15»
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Albert Lea Legion clinches home-field advantage | Albert Lea Tribune
With a pair of wins in its regular-season finale, the Albert Lea Legion Post 56 baseball team controlled its postseason destiny. Albert Lea ... «Albert Lea Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Review: 'Wondering Who You Are,' by Sonya Lea; husband loses …
NONFICTION: Sonya Lea's husband was stripped of his memory. In the years that followed, the couple faced one core question: What is it that ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Rachel McAdams V. Lea Michele — Braless Blazer Showdown In …
It's a red hot style showdown, as both Rachel McAdams and Lea Michele sported nearly identical outfits, donning red suits with nothing ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»

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