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fluid

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfluːɪd/

Forms: fluids

fluid means: A substance that can flow, such as a liquid or a gas.

noun

FLOWING SUBSTANCEB2

A substance that can flow, such as a liquid or a gas.

  • Water is a fluid.
  • The mechanic checked the brake fluid.
  • Both liquids and gases are fluids.

Common phrases: body fluid, brake fluid, flow of fluid, compressible fluid

adjective

SMOOTH MOVEMENTC1

Moving or changing smoothly and easily, without sudden stops.

  • Her movements were fluid.
  • The dancer crossed the stage in one fluid motion.
  • His fluid writing style makes the story easy to follow.

Similar words: smooth, flowing

Opposites: jerky, stiff

Common phrases: fluid movement, a fluid style, fluid motion

Questions about fluid

What does fluid mean?

A substance that can flow, such as a liquid or a gas.

What is fluid in other languages?

Türkçe: akışkan · Español: fluido · Français: fluide · Deutsch: Fluid · Italiano: fluido · 日本語: 流体

How do you pronounce fluid?

It is pronounced /ˈfluːɪd/.

How do you use fluid in a sentence?

Water is a fluid. The mechanic checked the brake fluid.

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