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labor - verb, noun, and adjective Example: We must labor for long hours if we want to win. verbExample: Gardening was her labor of love. nounExample: He worked for labor reform. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
laboratory - noun and adjective Example: His laboratory uses animals for research. nounExample: The company used laboratory research to discover new medicines. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
laid - verb (past tense and past participle of the verb lay) Note: Grammar.com's section on Problem Words discusses the differences between lie and lay. Click here for that discussion.Example: He laid the book on the table. past tenseExample:... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
language - noun Example: He enjoyed studying the English language.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
later - adjective and adverb (comparative form of late) Example: He decided to take a later train. adjectiveExample: The bus will arrive later than the train. adverb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
latter - adjective (with noun usage, e.g., the latter) Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses latter and former. Click here for that discussion.Example: He preferred the latter part of the symphony. adjectiveExample: I like oranges ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
laugh - verb and noun Example: They will laugh at you when you arrive in that costume. verbExample: The loud laugh disrupted the pianist. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
led - verb (past tense and past participle of the verb lead) Not lead.Note: The word lead is not the past tense and past participle of the verb lead. The word led is the correct past tense and past participle. For a discussion of the difference... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
legitimate - adjective and verb Example: He is the legitimate successor to the throne. adjectiveExample: Even our customs do not legitimate this behavior. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
leisure - noun and adjective Example: After work, we enjoy our leisure. nounExample: Unfortunately, he wore a leisure suit. adjective... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
length - noun Example: He used a length of rope to secure the sail.Example: The speaker spoke at some length about the threats we face.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
lesson - noun Example: She learned her lesson well and never went there again.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
liaison - noun Example: She served as the president’s liaison with Congress.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
library - noun Example: The local library provided special programs for small children.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
license - noun and verb Example: He told the police that his driver’s license had expired. nounExample: The company plans to license the patented invention to its competitors. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
lieutenant - noun Example: The U.S. Navy lieutenant received an award for bravery.Example: The crime boss and his lieutenants testified in court.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
light - noun, adjective, and verb Example: She turned out the light and fell asleep. nounExample: The light box in fact contained explosive material. adjectiveExample: “Come on baby, light my fire.” —The Doors (1967) verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
lightening - noun and verb (present participle of the verb lighten) Example: In late pregnancy, a woman experiences her lightening. nounExample: She was lightening her hair when the phone rang. verbSee lightning.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
lightning - noun, verb, and adjective Example: The flash of lightning struck the house and started a fire. nounExample: When it started to lightning, the officials delayed the golf tournament. verbExample: The lightning flashes were followed by... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
likelihood - noun Example: The likelihood of her victory increased each day.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
likely - adjective and adverb Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: They found a likely location for the new business. adjectiveExample: They will likely stay h... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
liquefy - verb Not liquify.Example: You should follow the recipe and liquefy the strawberries.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
listen - verb Example: At a railroad crossing, you should stop, look, and listen.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
literal - adjective Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses literally and figuratively. Click here for that discussion.Example: He provided a literal translation of the ancient documents.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
literature - noun Example: He preferred American literature.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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