Lee

Pronunciation: /li/

Definitions of lee

noun a surname of English origin

Example Sentences

A1 The boat was anchored in the lee of the island, sheltered from the strong winds.

A2 The hikers found a cozy spot in the lee of the mountain to set up their camp.

B1 The sailors sought refuge in the lee of the harbor during the storm.

B2 The buildings in the lee of the skyscraper were shielded from the harsh sunlight.

C1 The village was nestled in the lee of the mountains, protected from the elements.

C2 The vineyard thrived in the lee of the hill, benefiting from the optimal growing conditions.

Examples of lee in a Sentence

formal The ship sought shelter in the lee of the island during the storm.

informal Let's set up our picnic in the lee of that big tree.

slang I always feel safe in my lee's arms.

figurative She always stood in the lee of her brother's shadow.

Grammatical Forms of lee

• past tense: leed
• plural: lees
• comparative: leer
• superlative: leest
• present tense: lee
• future tense: will lee
• perfect tense: have leed
• continuous tense: is leeing
• singular: lee
• positive degree: lee
• infinitive: to lee
• gerund: leing
• participle: leed

Origin and Evolution of lee

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lee' originated from Middle English 'le', which came from Old English 'hlēo'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the sheltered side of something, such as a ship or a building, the meaning of 'lee' has expanded to also represent protection or a position of advantage in various contexts.