Definitions
Lam is a verb that means to run away quickly, especially to escape the law or punishment.
Example
The thief lammed when he saw the police coming.
Example
He lammed out of the building before anyone could stop him.
Lamb is a noun that refers to a young sheep, usually under one year old.
Example
The farmer brought his lambs to the market.
Example
We had roasted lamb for dinner last night.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, you can associate lam with running away, as in 'lamming out'. - Lamb is associated with the animal, so you can think of the fluffy white animal when you hear the word.
Remember this!
Remember, lam means to run away, while lamb is a young sheep.
