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liquid

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪkwɪd/

Forms: liquids

liquid means: A substance, such as water or oil, that flows and takes the shape of its container.

noun

FLOWING SUBSTANCEA2

A substance, such as water or oil, that flows and takes the shape of its container.

  • Pour the liquid into a bowl.
  • The bottle contains a clear liquid.
  • Keep cleaning liquids away from children.

Similar words: fluid

Common phrases: clear liquid, hot liquid, liquid in something

adjective

IN FLOWING FORMB1

In a form that flows like water rather than holding a fixed shape.

  • We use liquid soap.
  • The metal became liquid when heated.
  • Liquid nitrogen must be stored in special containers.

Similar words: fluid

Opposites: solid

Common phrases: liquid soap, liquid fuel, liquid nitrogen, liquid state

SMOOTH SOUNDC2

Smooth and pleasant to hear, without sudden changes or rough sounds.

  • Her liquid voice filled the room.
  • The flute produced a stream of liquid notes.
  • A liquid melody drifted through the open window.

Similar words: flowing, melodious, smooth

Opposites: harsh

Common phrases: liquid voice, liquid notes, liquid melody

Questions about liquid

What does liquid mean?

A substance, such as water or oil, that flows and takes the shape of its container.

What is liquid in other languages?

Türkçe: sıvı · Español: líquido · Français: liquide · Deutsch: Flüssigkeit · Italiano: liquido · 日本語: 液体

How do you pronounce liquid?

It is pronounced /ˈlɪkwɪd/.

How do you use liquid in a sentence?

Pour the liquid into a bowl. The bottle contains a clear liquid.

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