lief

[lēf]

lief Definition

as happily or as gladly; willingly.

Using lief: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lief" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I would as lief go to the beach as stay home.

  • Example

    He would as lief die as betray his country.

  • Example

    She would as lief eat pizza as sushi.

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Summary: lief in Brief

'Lief' [lēf] is an adverb that means 'as happily or as gladly; willingly.' It is often used in phrases like 'I would as lief go to the beach as stay home,' 'He would as lief die as betray his country,' and 'She would as lief eat pizza as sushi.'