Cool MateMeaning of Liquid
In simple words: A substance that flows freely and is not solid.
Liquid in a sentence
- She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink.
- restrictions on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage
- a flammable liquid
- the transition from liquid to vapour
- Drain the octopus and reserve the cooking liquid.
- Empty the liquid into a large bowl.
- Reduce the liquid by boiling for two minutes.
- Strain the fruit through a sieve, discarding the liquid.
- The cold liquid trickled down her face.
- A car was set ablaze after a bottle containing a flammable liquid and a lighted rag was thrown at it.
How to use Liquid
Used in science, cooking, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing or when discussing solids and gases specifically.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'liquid' as 'lie-could' — imagine a lying river that can take any shape.
Related words
Common mistakes with Liquid
- Confused with 'solvent' — liquids can be solvents but not all are.
- Using 'liquid' as an adjective when it should be a noun.
- Mixing up 'liquid' with 'fluid', which can refer to both gases and liquids.
Liquid appears in
Liquid in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سائل
مادة تتدفق بحرية وليست صلبة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তরল
এমন একটি পদার্থ যা সহজে প্রবাহিত হয় এবং কঠিন নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Flüssigkeit
Eine Substanz, die frei fließt und nicht fest ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Líquido
Una sustancia que fluye libremente y no es sólida.
- Persianفارسی
مایع
مادهای که آزادانه جریان دارد و جامد نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Liquide
Une substance qui coule librement et qui n'est pas solide.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तरल
एक ऐसा पदार्थ जो स्वतंत्र रूप से बहता है और ठोस नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Liquido
Una sostanza che scorre liberamente e non è solida.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Líquido
Uma substância que flui e não é sólida.
- RussianРусский
Жидкость
Вещество, которое свободно течет и не является твердым.
- Urduاردو
مایع
ایسی چیز جو ٹھوس نہ ہو اور آسانی سے بہہ سکے۔
- Chinese中文
液体
一种自由流动且不是固体的物质。
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Frequently asked questions about Liquid
What does Liquid mean?
A substance that flows freely and is not solid.
What is the definition of Liquid?
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil
How do you use Liquid in a sentence?
She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink.
Can you give another example of Liquid?
restrictions on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage
What are synonyms for Liquid?
Common alternatives include fluid, water, juice, solution, liquor.
What is the opposite of Liquid?
Opposite meanings include solid, gas.
What words go with Liquid?
It commonly pairs with thick, viscous, thin, drop, pool, puddle, empty, pour, spill, drip, flow, ooze.
What are common mistakes when using Liquid?
Confused with 'solvent' — liquids can be solvents but not all are. Using 'liquid' as an adjective when it should be a noun. Mixing up 'liquid' with 'fluid', which can refer to both gases and liquids.
How do you pronounce Liquid?
US: /["/ˈlɪkwɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɪkwɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Liquid?
Used in science, cooking, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing or when discussing solids and gases specifically.
What CEFR level is Liquid?
"Liquid" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.