Lief Meaning in English
word
ˈɫif
LEEF
lˈiːf
LEEF
Definição
An old-fashioned word meaning willingly, gladly, or preferably. It is very rare in modern English and usually only found in older literature.
Uso & Nuances
Very archaic—almost never used in speech or writing today; mostly appears in old poetry or texts. The phrase 'I had as lief' means 'I would just as soon'. Often confused with 'leaf' (the noun). Rarely encountered in modern contexts.
Spanish: gustosamente - de buena ganaPortuguese (BR): de boa vontade - de bom gradoPortuguese (PT): de bom grado - de boa vontadeChinese (Simplified): 情愿地（古/罕用）Chinese (Traditional): 情願地（古/罕用）Hindi: खुशी से (दुर्लभ/पुरातन)Arabic: عن طيب خاطر (قديم/نادر)Bengali: স্বেচ্ছায় - খুশি মনেRussian: охотно - с удовольствиемJapanese: 喜んで - できればVietnamese: sẵn lòng - vui vẻKorean: 기꺼이 - 선호하여Turkish: isteyerek - memnuniyetleUrdu: خوشی سے - رضامندی سےIndonesian: vui lòng - sẵn sàng
Frases de Exemplo
He said he would lief stay home than go out tonight.
basic
She would as lief walk as take the bus.
basic
If you had as lief tell the truth, things would be easier.
basic
Honestly, I'd as lief skip this meeting and get to work.
natural
I'd as lief not answer that question right now.
natural
You might as lief tell me sooner if there’s a problem.
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