LEE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

lee

noun

Definition of lee

as in side

the part or half of something that is sheltered from the wind the lee of the ship on the lee side of the mountain

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Noun

On the process side, find a way to integrate the cryptographic posture management process into your organization’s overall risk management or vulnerability management process, rather than creating a separate process.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Built into the side of a mountain, half of the property stands on what look like elaborate stilts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

The driver wrenched the Jeep to the left, arm over arm churning at the wheel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Starting on the first floor, veering just to the left of the elevators is a walk through ancient art history and humanity's relationship with myth and storytelling.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of left

Noun

Turning to the security situation in Europe, Rinkēvičs said Latvia does not currently see evidence of an imminent Russian military invasion, despite growing concerns about Moscow's intentions toward NATO's eastern flank.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Earlier this month, a Russian drone hit a train near Ukraine’s border with Poland as a group of former Western officials traveled out of the country, and NATO countries on the alliance’s eastern flank remain on high alert.

— Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of flank

Noun

Viewed from outside, the upper deck and canopy are supported by a steel framework reminiscent of old ballparks like Wrigley Field and the original Comiskey Park.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The soccer ball, muddy from outside, is encircled in one arm.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of outside

Noun

Rainfall predictions for this weekend for the southeast and windward sides of the Big Island were 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters), with as much as 15 inches (38 centimeters) in isolated areas, Oswant said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
That storm dumped torrential rain — more than 3 feet in spots on the windward side of the island — that triggered damaging landslides and flash flooding that cut off small communities, destroyed homes and damaged critical infrastructure.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of windward

Noun

French President Emanuel Macron delivered a briefing to the candidates running to succeed him so disturbing that even the far-right National Rally’s leaders emerged denouncing Russian hybrid attacks.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Jury nullification is not a legal right so much as a practical power.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

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