lieu

noun (only in «in lieu», «in lieu of»)

«lieu» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) In lieu of something means instead of it. tree →

In the lessons

Formal and adult life: «time off in lieu» (TOIL) for extra hours worked, «payment in lieu of notice» when someone leaves a job. It tells the reader one thing replaces another.

Examples

We got a gift card in lieu of a prize. tree →
Dad took a day off in lieu after working on Saturday. tree →
In lieu of flowers, please give to charity. tree →
She was paid in lieu of notice. tree →
The school gave extra reading in lieu of homework. tree →
He did chores in lieu of paying rent. tree →

Note

Say «loo» (UK) or «loo/lyoo». Only used in «in lieu (of)». It comes from French «lieu» = place. Everyday: «instead of».

On Mova

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