B2noun 2K

Tank

🇬🇧 UK /["/tæŋk/","/ˈtæŋkfʊl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tæŋk/","/ˈtæŋkfʊl/"]/

Meaning of Tank

a large container for holding liquid or gas

In simple words: A large container for holding liquids or a military vehicle.

Tank in a sentence

• a **fuel/water/storage tank**
• a fish tank *(= for keeping fish in)*
• He uses an oxygen tank to breathe.
• Put a little fish food into the tank.
• The truck crashed into a wall and ruptured a fuel tank.
• Firefighters sometimes need to use air tanks and special breathing masks.
• We drove there and back on one tank of fuel.
• Tanks rolled in to end the siege.
• He's six feet tall and built like a tank *(= has a solid, strong body)*.

How to use Tank

Used commonly in both military and everyday contexts. In military terms, it's for armored vehicles; in common use, it refers to containers for water or gas. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'tank' that holds water. Imagine a fish tank full of colorful fish.

Related words

Collocations with Tank

• empty
• full
• glass
• fill
• refill
• drain
• contain something
• in a/​the tank
• into a/​the tank
• tank of
• empty
• full
• glass
• fill
• refill
• drain
• contain something
• in a/​the tank
• into a/​the tank
• tank of
• armoured/​armored
• army
• battle
• climb into
• get into
• drive
• roll
• advance
• attack
• battalion
• company
• corps

Synonyms for Tank

• container
• reservoir
• cylinder
• vessel

Opposites of Tank

• drain
• empty

Common mistakes with Tank

• Confused with 'tank' as a verb (e.g., to fail badly).
• Misunderstanding 'tank' as only a military term; it's also for containers.

Frequently asked questions about Tank

What does Tank mean?

A large container for holding liquids or a military vehicle.

What is the definition of Tank?

a large container for holding liquid or gas

How do you use Tank in a sentence?

a **fuel/water/storage tank**

Can you give another example of Tank?

a fish tank *(= for keeping fish in)*

What are synonyms for Tank?

Common alternatives include container, reservoir, cylinder, vessel.

What is the opposite of Tank?

Opposite meanings include drain, empty.

What words go with Tank?

It commonly pairs with empty, full, glass, fill, refill, drain, contain something, in a/​the tank, into a/​the tank, tank of, empty, full, glass, fill, refill, drain, contain something, in a/​the tank, into a/​the tank, tank of, armoured/​armored, army, battle, climb into, get into, drive, roll, advance, attack, battalion, company, corps.

What are common mistakes when using Tank?

Confused with 'tank' as a verb (e.g., to fail badly). Misunderstanding 'tank' as only a military term; it's also for containers.

How do you pronounce Tank?

US: /["/tæŋk/","/ˈtæŋkfʊl/"]/, UK: /["/tæŋk/","/ˈtæŋkfʊl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tank?

Used commonly in both military and everyday contexts. In military terms, it's for armored vehicles; in common use, it refers to containers for water or gas. Not typically used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Tank?

"Tank" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.