How Do You Spell LOOTS?

Pronunciation: [lˈuːts] (IPA)

The word "loots" is spelled with two O's and a T, and pronounced /luːts/. The phonetic transcription represents the exact sounds used in pronouncing the word. "Loots" is the plural form of the noun "loot", which refers to stolen or illegally acquired goods. The spelling of the word is important to ensure proper communication and understanding between speakers and writers of the English language. Accurate spelling strengthens the quality of communication, and enhances the credibility of written work.

LOOTS Meaning and Definition

1. Loots, in its verb form, refers to the act of plundering, stealing, or pillaging, typically in a time of chaos, war, or some form of disorder. It involves seizing valuable possessions or resources by force, often from a defeated enemy, a targeted location, or victims of thievery or robbery. Loots can encompass a wide range of items, including money, valuables, precious metals, artwork, weaponry, or any other items deemed to have value.

   The term "loots" can also be used as a noun, referring to the stolen or seized possessions themselves. It signifies the collection of items acquired illicitly or through questionable means. Loots are often unlawfully acquired and may not necessarily belong to the individuals who possess them, making their ownership and transfer subject to legal disputes.

   Historically, the act of looting has been prevalent during times of conflict, invasion, or social unrest, as individuals take advantage of the disorder to fulfill their own personal gains. However, looting is considered a criminal act in most societies, violating laws and ethical principles related to property rights, ownership, and fair acquisition. Consequently, those involved in looting can face legal repercussions and consequences enforced by the governing authority or legal system.

Top Common Misspellings for LOOTS *

• olots 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for LOOTS

• loors
• loyds
• looss
• plotts
• lools
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• loats
• loctus
• limts
• lookss
• loooks
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• lfoors
• looad
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• lookds
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• lookis
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• phoots
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• ligts
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• doots
• lihts
• losty
• lotss
• leats
• lotso
• rooots
• loste
• lonts
• loits
• dloors
• louds
• lorts
• looose
• slotts
• ldots
• lolts
• looud
• koota
• lootes
• lobots
• loote
• looth
• loyte
• zoots
• scots
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• joots
• lytts
• wootz
• gootz
• yoote
• lootsz
• loobs
• loohas
• kooti
• luits
• ioott
• loatas
• NOcTS
• plooss
• yooss
• loboxs
• eloogs
• wootse
• loosts
• xoouts
• vooto
• Koorts
• blootz
• blootsy
• Loodas
• Blooets
• Plootus
• Kloovs
• Kaoots
• Lootfi
• Zomts
• lohtes
• Ploott
• Clootts
• Laotsu
• Plooto
• Lobocs
• Clootz

Etymology of LOOTS

The word "loots" ultimately derives from the Dutch word "loot", which means "lot" or "share". In the 17th century, sailors and pirates picked up the term and used it to refer to the division of stolen goods, primarily on ships. This usage gradually evolved into the broader meaning of ill-gotten gain or stolen goods, which is the sense in which we commonly use the word "loot" today. Over time, the term has also come to be used as a verb to describe the act of taking or plundering goods, particularly during times of war or civil unrest.

Similar spelling words for LOOTS

• looks,
• lotus,
• LOTTS,
• loot,
• Boots,
• roots,
• toots,
• LOOPS,
• lotic,
• loutish,
• loads,
• lots,
• lets,
• let's,
• hoots,
• looms,
• lotz.

Conjugate verb Loots

CONDITIONAL

I would loot

we would loot

you would loot

he/she/it would loot

they would loot

FUTURE

I will loot

we will loot

you will loot

he/she/it will loot

they will loot

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have looted

we will have looted

you will have looted

he/she/it will have looted

they will have looted

PAST

I looted

we looted

you looted

he/she/it looted

they looted

PAST PERFECT

I had looted

we had looted

you had looted

he/she/it had looted

they had looted

PRESENT

I loot

we loot

you loot

he/she/it loots

they loot

PRESENT PERFECT

I have looted

we have looted

you have looted

he/she/it has looted

they have looted

I am looting

we are looting

you are looting

he/she/it is looting

they are looting

I was looting

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he/she/it was looting

they were looting

I will be looting

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I have been looting

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he/she/it had been looting

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I would have looted

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I would be looting

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