Pronunciation: /li/

Definitions of lea

noun a meadow or open piece of grassland, especially one used for hay or grazing

Example Sentences

A1 I like to walk in the leafy park.

A2 The autumn leaves fell gently to the ground.

B1 The hikers followed the trail through the dense forest of green leaves.

B2 The artist used various types of leaves to create a beautiful collage.

C1 The botanist studied the different characteristics of each leaf under a microscope.

C2 The intricate patterns on the leaf were mesmerizing to behold.

Examples of lea in a Sentence

formal The company decided to hire a new marketing manager to lead their upcoming campaign.

informal I heard Sarah got promoted to team lead at her job.

slang Let's follow John, he knows the area like the back of his hand, he'll lead us to the best spot.

figurative Her passion for music has always been the guiding force that leads her through life's challenges.

Grammatical Forms of lea

past tense

read

plural

leas

comparative

more lea

superlative

most lea

present tense

reads

future tense

will read

perfect tense

has read

continuous tense

is reading

singular

lea

positive degree

lea

infinitive

to read

gerund

reading

participle

reading

Origin and Evolution of lea

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lea' originated from Old English 'leah' meaning a meadow or open field.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lea' has retained its meaning of a meadow or open field, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.