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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪŋk/

Forms: inks, inked

ink means: A colored liquid used in pens or machines to write or print.

noun

WRITING LIQUIDA2

A colored liquid used in pens or machines to write or print.

  • Please write in blue ink.
  • The printer has run out of ink.
  • There was an ink stain on his shirt.

Common phrases: black ink, in ink, ink cartridge, printing ink

PRESS ATTENTIONC2

Attention that a person or subject receives in newspapers or other publications.

  • The band got plenty of ink.
  • Her campaign received little ink in local newspapers.
  • The scandal generated more ink than the election.

Similar words: publicity, press coverage

Common phrases: get ink, receive ink, plenty of ink

verb

WRITE OR MARKC1

To write, draw, or make a mark using a colored writing liquid.

  • She inked her name on the card.
  • The artist inked the pencil drawing.
  • He carefully inks each outline in black.

Common phrases: ink a drawing, ink an outline, ink someone's name

FILL WITH INKC2

To fill a pen, or cover a printing surface, with colored writing liquid.

  • She inked the pen before writing.
  • Please ink the stamp again.
  • The printer inked the plate evenly.

Common phrases: ink a pen, ink a stamp, ink the roller

Questions about ink

What does ink mean?

A colored liquid used in pens or machines to write or print.

What is ink in other languages?

Türkçe: mürekkep · Español: tinta · Français: encre · Deutsch: Tinte · Italiano: inchiostro · 日本語: インク

How do you pronounce ink?

It is pronounced /ɪŋk/.

How do you use ink in a sentence?

Please write in blue ink. The printer has run out of ink.

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