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lieu

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lieu has 1 sense
  1. stead, position, place, lieu - the function or position properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"
    --1 is a kind of function, office, part, role
    --1 has particulars: behalf

Definitions from the Web

Lieu

Description:

Lieu is a noun that refers to a place or location where an event or action takes place, or where someone typically stays or resides.


Senses:

Sense 1:

Meaning: A place or location where an event or action occurs

Example: The park served as the lieu for the annual summer festival.

Synonyms: location, site, spot

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Sense 2:

Meaning: A place where someone typically resides or stays

Example: The luxurious mansion became her new lieu after she won the lottery.

Synonyms: residence, dwelling, abode

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Usages:

Popular usage:

In popular usage, lieu often appears in phrases like "in lieu of" or "in lieu of something else," meaning instead of or as a substitute for something.

Example: In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the charity.

Local usage:

In local usage, lieu can be used to refer to specific landmarks or locations familiar to a particular community or region.

Example: The old oak tree in the town's park is the local lieu for summer picnics.

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