lee
The word “lee” has 1 syllable: lee
It's pronounced as /li/
What is synonym and antonym for lee?
In the thesaurus, “lee” has 17 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lee along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lee
- bottom
- face
- flank
- foot
- hand
- leeward
- left
- outside
- right
- side
- top
- underbelly
- underbody
- underpart
- underside
- undersurface
- windward
Antonyms for lee
- center
- inside
- interior
- middle
- midway
Meanings of lee
- noun
- A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
- The side of the ship away from the wind.
- A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.
- Lees; dregs.
- adjective
- Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.
Example Sentences
- The sailors anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm.
- They rested on the lee side, sheltered from the harsh wind.
- The boat drifted quietly into the lee of the rocky shore.
- Campers pitched their tents in the lee to stay warm overnight.
- Birds nested safely in the lee of the tall cliffs.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lee, such as: bottom, center, face, flank, foot, hand, inside.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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