sue
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- 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. |
| related words: |
accuse, appeal |
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| derivation: |
suer (n.) |
The words
sue and
Sioux (a Native American nation) sound alike but have different meanings.