A2noun 1K

Lake

🇬🇧 UK /["/leɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/leɪk/"]/

Meaning of Lake

a large area of water that is surrounded by land

In simple words: A large area of freshwater surrounded by land.

Lake in a sentence

• We went swimming in the lake during the summer.
• The lake was surrounded by beautiful mountains.
• Many fish live in the lake.
• She enjoys kayaking on the lake every weekend.
• They often have picnics by the lake.

How to use Lake

Use 'lake' when referring to natural bodies of freshwater. It's suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it for small pools of water or artificial bodies of water unless specified.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'lake' as a big 'look' with water — large enough to see from far away.

Related words

Collocations with Lake

• big
• huge
• large
• cross
• overlook
• shore
• bed
• bottom
• across a/​the lake
• around a/​the lake
• round a/​the lake
• the edge of the lake
• the middle of the lake
• the shores of the lake

Synonyms for Lake

• pond
• reservoir
• body of water
• waterbody
• estuary

Opposites of Lake

• desert
• land

Common mistakes with Lake

• Confused with 'pond' for size distinctions.
• Used incorrectly in phrases where 'water' is sufficient.
• Mispronounced as 'lk' instead of 'lake'.

Frequently asked questions about Lake

What does Lake mean?

A large area of freshwater surrounded by land.

What is the definition of Lake?

a large area of water that is surrounded by land

How do you use Lake in a sentence?

We went swimming in the lake during the summer.

Can you give another example of Lake?

The lake was surrounded by beautiful mountains.

What are synonyms for Lake?

Common alternatives include pond, reservoir, body of water, waterbody, estuary.

What is the opposite of Lake?

Opposite meanings include desert, land.

What words go with Lake?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, cross, overlook, shore, bed, bottom, across a/​the lake, around a/​the lake, round a/​the lake, the edge of the lake, the middle of the lake, the shores of the lake.

What are common mistakes when using Lake?

Confused with 'pond' for size distinctions. Used incorrectly in phrases where 'water' is sufficient. Mispronounced as 'lk' instead of 'lake'.

How do you pronounce Lake?

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

When should I use Lake?

Use 'lake' when referring to natural bodies of freshwater. It's suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it for small pools of water or artificial bodies of water unless specified.

What CEFR level is Lake?

"Lake" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.