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leeway

/ˈliːweɪ/
lee · way ˈliː · weɪ
English Definition
n. extra time or space to do something
中文释义
余地
Significado en Español
margen, holgura
한국어 뜻
여유, 여지
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoảng trống, sự linh động
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Example Sentence

The teacher gave us some leeway on the deadline.

老师在截止日期上给了我们一些余地。

Synonyms
latitude flexibility freedom
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “leeway”:

  1. A latitude
  2. B limitation
  3. C restriction
  4. D constraint
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A — latitude. “leeway” means n. extra time or space to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kind teacher gave the sick student some ______ to finish the essay.

  1. A pressure
  2. B deadline
  3. C limit
  4. D leeway
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D — leeway. “leeway” means n. extra time or space to do something

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Common questions about “leeway”

What does “leeway” mean?

leeway — n. extra time or space to do something. In Chinese: 余地.

How do you pronounce “leeway”?

leeway is pronounced /ˈliːweɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lee · way.

How do you use “leeway” in a sentence?

The teacher gave us some leeway on the deadline. (老师在截止日期上给了我们一些余地。)

What are synonyms for “leeway”?

latitude, flexibility, freedom — all close in meaning to leeway (n. extra time or space to do something).

Is “leeway” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. leeway appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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