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sue

sue

 
 
pronunciation:
su
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
part of speech: verb
inflections: sues, suing, sued
definition: to start a lawsuit against in a court of law; prosecute.
The injured passenger will sue the drunk driver.
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derivation: suer (n.)
Homophone Note
The words sue and Sioux (a Native American nation) sound alike but have different meanings.