--- title: L — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 33 description: The 644 words of the English dictionary under L, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/33/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / L # L — The English dictionary · page 33 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) … [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/32/) **33** [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/34/) [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/35/) **lowermost** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lowest; at the very bottom of a set of things.[↗](../../lowermost/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) The furthest down of several layers or levels.[↗](../../lowermost/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lowermost layer of rock is usually the oldest.[↗](../../lowermost/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the heavy books on the lowermost shelf.[↗](../../lowermost/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowermost branch of the tree was easy to reach.[↗](../../lowermost/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowermost step was covered in moss.[↗](../../lowermost/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the diagram, the lowermost line shows the coldest month.[↗](../../lowermost/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Roots grow from the lowermost part of the stem.[↗](../../lowermost/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fish lived in the lowermost part of the tank.[↗](../../lowermost/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowermost floor of the building is a car park.[↗](../../lowermost/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **lowest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lowest means the least high, nearest the ground or the bottom.[↗](../../lowest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") The lowest shelf is the one nearest the floor.[↗](../../lowest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Lowest means the smallest in number or amount: the lowest score, price or temperature.[↗](../../lowest/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Lowest means the quietest or deepest in sound: the lowest note.[↗](../../lowest/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Lowest can also describe a feeling, meaning the saddest or most hopeless.[↗](../../lowest/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Who got the lowest score: Ann, Ben or Cal?[↗](../../lowest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowest temperature this week was 2 degrees.[↗](../../lowest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the difference between the highest and lowest prices.[↗](../../lowest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The books are on the lowest shelf.[↗](../../lowest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tuba plays the lowest notes in the band.[↗](../../lowest/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Dead Sea is the lowest place on land.[↗](../../lowest/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Put heavy boxes on the lowest shelf.[↗](../../lowest/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Which bar on the graph is the lowest?[↗](../../lowest/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Conn the Hundred Fighter, Ard-Ri’ of Ireland, was in the lowest spirits that can be imagined, for his wife was dead.[↗](../../lowest/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I called upon Thy name, O LORD, Out of the lowest dungeon.[↗](../../lowest/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.55, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowest/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For great is Thy mercy toward me; and Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest nether-world.[↗](../../lowest/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.86.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowest/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · My frame was not hidden from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.[↗](../../lowest/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.139.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowest/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **lowland** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Flat land that is low, not much higher than the sea.[↗](../../lowland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (the Lowlands) The southern and central part of Scotland, which is lower than the Highlands.[↗](../../lowland/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective) Found in or belonging to low, flat land: lowland farms.[↗](../../lowland/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Most of the farms are in the lowlands near the river.[↗](../../lowland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Netherlands is mostly lowland.[↗](../../lowland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Lowland areas can flood after heavy rain.[↗](../../lowland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin lives in the Scottish Lowlands.[↗](../../lowland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Lowland rivers flow slowly and bend a lot.[↗](../../lowland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Rice grows well on wet lowland.[↗](../../lowland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We drove down from the hills into the lowlands.[↗](../../lowland/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowland forest is full of birds.[↗](../../lowland/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Lowland: Eshtaol, and Zorah, and Ashnah; (Prophets JOS.15.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowland/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and over the olive-trees and the sycomore-trees that were in the Lowland was Baal-hanan the Gederite; and over the cellars of oil was Joash; (Writings 1CH.27.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowland/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites that dwelt in the hill-country, and in the South, and in the Lowland.[↗](../../lowland/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.1.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowland/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **lowliness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The state of being humble or of low rank.[↗](../../lowliness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* For He hath not despised nor abhorred the lowliness of the poor; neither hath He hid His face from him; but when he cried unto Him, He heard.'[↗](../../lowliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.22.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **lowly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lowly means humble, low in rank or position.[↗](../../lowly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She lived in a lowly cottage.[↗](../../lowly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The lowly servant bowed low.[↗](../../lowly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Even the lowly ant can be brave.[↗](../../lowly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.[↗](../../lowly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · For though the LORD be high, yet regardeth He the lowly, and the haughty He knoweth from afar.[↗](../../lowly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.138.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A man's pride shall bring him low; but he that is of a lowly spirit shall attain to honour.[↗](../../lowly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.29.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lowly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **loyal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Always supporting and caring about a friend, family, team or country, and not letting them down.[↗](../../loyal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My dog is very loyal; he follows me everywhere.[↗](../../loyal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A loyal friend sticks by you when things are hard.[↗](../../loyal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight was loyal to the king.[↗](../../loyal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The team has loyal fans who come to every game.[↗](../../loyal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She stayed loyal to her friends.[↗](../../loyal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being loyal doesn't mean keeping a secret that could hurt someone.[↗](../../loyal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Have you forgotten what I told you, that although she is your step-mother you must be obedient and loyal to her?[↗](../../loyal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **loyally** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a faithful way, staying on someone's side and not letting them down.[↗](../../loyally/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dog waited loyally by the door every day.[↗](../../loyally/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Badger loyally stood by Toad.[↗](../../loyally/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fans loyally cheered even when the team lost.[↗](../../loyally/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She loyally kept her friend's secret.[↗](../../loyally/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight served the king loyally.[↗](../../loyally/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He loyally visited his grandad every Sunday.[↗](../../loyally/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But Iphitus loyally defended his absent friend, and proposed to seek out Heracles, and with his assistance to go in search of the missing cattle.[↗](../../loyally/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") {252}[↗](../../loyally/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **loyalty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Loyalty is being faithful and supportive to a person, group, team or country, and sticking with them.[↗](../../loyalty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Loyalties are the people or things you feel loyal to.[↗](../../loyalty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dogs are known for their loyalty.[↗](../../loyalty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She showed great loyalty to her friends.[↗](../../loyalty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Loyalty means sticking with your team even when it loses.[↗](../../loyalty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum collects points on her loyalty card.[↗](../../loyalty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight swore loyalty to the king.[↗](../../loyalty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt torn between loyalty to his friend and telling the truth.[↗](../../loyalty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Loyalty is an important part of friendship.[↗](../../loyalty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The fans' loyalty never changed.[↗](../../loyalty/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · All the people were most anxious to show their loyalty, and to enjoy themselves at the same time.[↗](../../loyalty/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **lu** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (Mandarin, pinyin) «Lù» means road or way (路), as in «yi lu ping an» (have a safe journey); «lǜ» means green (绿); «Lu» is also a common Chinese surname.[↗](../../lu/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It sounds like «loo» to an English ear.[↗](../../lu/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal, rare) A short form of the name Lucy or Louise (a name).[↗](../../lu/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In Mandarin, «lù» means road.[↗](../../lu/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Yi lu ping an!» my Chinese teacher said before the trip.[↗](../../lu/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Lǜ» means green in Chinese.[↗](../../lu/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Lu is our new neighbour from Shanghai.[↗](../../lu/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «Lu» sounds just like «loo», but it is not the same word.[↗](../../lu/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin Lucy's nickname is Lu.[↗](../../lu/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **lubber** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A lubber is a clumsy, slow, awkward person.[↗](../../lubber/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use, at sea) A landlubber is a person who is not used to the sea.[↗](../../lubber/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A clumsy, slow, awkward person.[↗](../../lubber/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ahoy, you lubbers\![↗](../../lubber/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be such a lubber on the boat.[↗](../../lubber/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The landlubber felt sick on the ship.[↗](../../lubber/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · “Ahoy there, you lubbers!” he called.[↗](../../lubber/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Peter Pan) · “Luff, you lubber,” cried an Irish voice that was Smee’s; “here’s the rock.[↗](../../lubber/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Peter Pan) · I shall then be able to act as guide and show you all the sights of the sea, which will be even more wonderful to you—a land-lubber.”[↗](../../lubber/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Japanese Fairy Tales) **lubricate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To put oil, grease or another slippery stuff on parts of a machine so they move smoothly and do not rub or wear out.[↗](../../lubricate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science, body) To keep a part of the body moist and slippery so it moves easily, as tears lubricate the eye.[↗](../../lubricate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) To make something go more smoothly, like a talk or a deal.[↗](../../lubricate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad lubricated my bike chain with oil.[↗](../../lubricate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Oil lubricates the engine so the parts do not grind.[↗](../../lubricate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tears lubricate your eyes when you blink.[↗](../../lubricate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The squeaky gate stopped squeaking after we lubricated the hinges.[↗](../../lubricate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our joints are lubricated by a special fluid.[↗](../../lubricate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the friction experiment, we lubricated the ramp with soapy water and the block slid faster.[↗](../../lubricate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A little chat about football helped to lubricate the meeting.[↗](../../lubricate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Never lubricate brakes, or they will not grip.[↗](../../lubricate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **lucifer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A lucifer is an early kind of match that lit when scraped on a rough surface.[↗](../../lucifer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") Not the same as the name Lucifer, the devil.[↗](../../lucifer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She struck a lucifer and lit the candle.[↗](../../lucifer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He used a lucifer-match to light the lamp.[↗](../../lucifer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful with a lucifer; it can set a curtain on fire.[↗](../../lucifer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **luck** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Luck is when good or bad things happen by chance, not because of what you did.[↗](../../luck/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Good luck is when chance goes your way; bad luck is when it does not.[↗](../../luck/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Good luck!» is said to wish someone success.[↗](../../luck/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* With bad luck, he picks 3 blue socks first.[↗](../../luck/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She had good luck and found $5.[↗](../../luck/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It takes luck to roll a 6.[↗](../../luck/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good luck on your test\![↗](../../luck/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was just luck that we found the lost ring.[↗](../../luck/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You are in luck; there is one cake left.[↗](../../luck/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning that game was beginner's luck.[↗](../../luck/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hard work matters more than luck.[↗](../../luck/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Well, luck was ever against me\![↗](../../luck/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **luckily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* By good luck; it is lucky that...[↗](../../luckily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") (used to show something good happened by chance).[↗](../../luckily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Luckily, I had an umbrella when it started to rain.[↗](../../luckily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The glass fell, but luckily it did not break.[↗](../../luckily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Luckily for us, the bus was late too.[↗](../../luckily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We got lost, but luckily a kind woman helped us.[↗](../../luckily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Luckily nobody was hurt in the fall.[↗](../../luckily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I forgot my lunch, but luckily my friend shared hers.[↗](../../luckily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Luckily for me I was born to be happy.'[↗](../../luckily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **luckless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unlucky; having bad fortune, often through no fault of one's own.[↗](../../luckless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The luckless fox lost his supper to the crow.[↗](../../luckless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A luckless traveller had no money left.[↗](../../luckless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Poor luckless boy, he trips on every stone.[↗](../../luckless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **lucky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having good things happen by chance, not because of what you did.[↗](../../lucky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bringing good luck or thought to bring good luck: «a lucky number».[↗](../../lucky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was lucky to find my lost key.[↗](../../lucky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were lucky that it didn't rain.[↗](../../lucky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Seven is my lucky number.[↗](../../lucky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He wears his lucky socks to every match.[↗](../../lucky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You're lucky you weren't hurt when you fell.[↗](../../lucky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Lucky you, going to the beach\![↗](../../lucky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She got lucky and won the raffle.[↗](../../lucky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · How lucky we were to escape!’[↗](../../lucky/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **lucrative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Bringing in a lot of money; profitable and well paid.[↗](../../lucrative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He got a lucrative job at the palace.[↗](../../lucrative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The miller found a lucrative trade selling bread.[↗](../../lucrative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was not a lucrative office, so few wanted it.[↗](../../lucrative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **lucre** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Money or profit, especially when gotten in a shameful way.[↗](../../lucre/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.[↗](../../lucre/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.8.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../lucre/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **lug** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To lug is to carry or drag something heavy with great effort.[↗](../../lug/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old use, in old poems and tales) A lug is an ear.[↗](../../lug/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He lugged the sack up the hill.[↗](../../lug/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She lugged the heavy pot to the fire.[↗](../../lug/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox lifted his lugs and listened.[↗](../../lug/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **luggage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Luggage is the bags and suitcases you take with you when you travel.[↗](../../luggage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We put our luggage in the boot of the car.[↗](../../luggage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You can take one piece of hand luggage on the plane.[↗](../../luggage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never leave your luggage alone at the station.[↗](../../luggage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our luggage got lost on the way to Spain.[↗](../../luggage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write your name on a luggage label.[↗](../../luggage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The luggage was too heavy for me to lift.[↗](../../luggage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We waited for our luggage at the carousel.[↗](../../luggage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They got down and loaded the horses with the luggage.[↗](../../luggage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **lukewarm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Only slightly warm; not hot and not cold: «lukewarm water».[↗](../../lukewarm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not very interested or excited: «a lukewarm response».[↗](../../lukewarm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bath water was lukewarm.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My tea went lukewarm while I was talking.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash the cut with lukewarm water and soap.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new idea got a lukewarm response from the class.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Babies need lukewarm milk, not hot.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The soup is lukewarm, so please heat it up.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sometimes he came home with his head bandaged, and then Wendy cooed over him and bathed it in lukewarm water, while he told a dazzling tale.[↗](../../lukewarm/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **lull** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To lull is to soothe someone into calm or sleep, often with soft sounds.[↗](../../lull/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A lull is a short quiet time between noisy or busy times.[↗](../../lull/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The song lulled the baby to sleep.[↗](../../lull/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a lull in the storm.[↗](../../lull/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a lull in the wind before dawn.[↗](../../lull/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **lullaby** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A lullaby is a soft, gentle song sung to help a baby or small child fall asleep.[↗](../../lullaby/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A lullaby is any soft, calming sound: the lullaby of the waves.[↗](../../lullaby/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum sang a lullaby until the baby fell asleep.[↗](../../lullaby/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Rock-a-bye Baby» is an old English lullaby.[↗](../../lullaby/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The waves were a lullaby that sent me to sleep.[↗](../../lullaby/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gran hums a Ukrainian lullaby.[↗](../../lullaby/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned a lullaby from Ghana in music.[↗](../../lullaby/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Brahms wrote a famous lullaby for piano.[↗](../../lullaby/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaning on one hand and softly whispering a little lullaby, she threw a light cover over her baby.[↗](../../lullaby/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) … [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/32/) **33** [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/34/) [35](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/35/) - ← previous: [page 32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/32/) - next →: [page 34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/page/34/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)