lady. Prefer woman to lady.

last. Does not mean latest/previous. Last problem means there are no more problems. Latest problem means a new problem. Previous problem means the problem that came before the present problem.

latest. See last.

latter. See former.

lesbian. See homosexual.

licence. See advice.

license. See advice.

like. See as.

literally. All can be over the moon, virtually and figuratively. Only astronauts can be literally over the moon. Use with care.

little. A little hope means some hope. Little hope means hardly any hope. See articles.

locality. Prefer place to locality.

locate.See find.