Cool MateMeaning of Pond
a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial
In simple words: A small body of still water, smaller than a lake.
Pond in a sentence
- a fish pond
- She swam across the pond.
- The Carters had a pond in their back yard.
- The pond is drained every year.
- The ponds are fully stocked with rainbow trout.
- There are goldfish in the pond.
- There were some ducks swimming on the pond.
- He's relatively unknown on this side of the pond.
- Critics across the pond have been queuing up to heap praise on the movie.
How to use Pond
Used in everyday conversation and writing. Suitable for informal or formal contexts when discussing nature, gardening, or wildlife. Avoid in technical or scientific discussions focused on larger bodies of water.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'pond' as a 'peaceful pond' in a park where frogs hang out.
Related words
Collocations with Pond
Synonyms for Pond
- water body
- pool
- lagoon
- reservoir
- bayou
Common mistakes with Pond
- Confused with 'lake' - a pond is smaller.
- Mispronounce as 'pound'.
- Use as a verb (there is no verb form).
Pond appears in
Pond in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بركة
مسطح مائي صغير راكد، أصغر من البحيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুকুর
জলের একটি ছোট স্থির অংশ, হ্রদের চেয়ে ছোট।
- GermanDeutsch
Teich
Ein kleines stehendes Gewässer, kleiner als ein See.
- SpanishEspañol
Estanque, charca
Un cuerpo pequeño de agua quieta, más pequeño que un lago.
- Persianفارسی
برکه
یک حجم کوچک آب ساکن، کوچکتر از دریاچه.
- FrenchFrançais
étang, mare
Une petite étendue d'eau calme, plus petite qu'un lac.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तालाब
शांत पानी का एक छोटा सा हिस्सा, झील से छोटा।
- ItalianItaliano
Stagno, Laghetto
Un piccolo specchio d'acqua ferma, più piccolo di un lago.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Laguinho, Tanque
Um pequeno corpo de água parada, menor que um lago.
- RussianРусский
Пруд
Небольшой водоем со стоячей водой, меньше озера.
- Urduاردو
تالاب، جوہڑ
پانی کا ایک چھوٹا سا ذخیرہ، جھیل سے چھوٹا۔
- Chinese中文
池塘
一个小的静水体，比湖泊小。
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Pond
What does Pond mean?
A small body of still water, smaller than a lake.
What is the definition of Pond?
a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial
How do you use Pond in a sentence?
a fish pond
Can you give another example of Pond?
She swam across the pond.
What are synonyms for Pond?
Common alternatives include water body, pool, lagoon, reservoir, bayou.
What is the opposite of Pond?
Opposite meanings include ocean, sea, river, stream.
What words go with Pond?
It commonly pairs with big, large, little, build, construct, dig, life, water, across a/the pond, in a/the pond, into a/the pond, the bottom, edge, middle, surface, etc. of a pond.
What are common mistakes when using Pond?
Confused with 'lake' - a pond is smaller. Mispronounce as 'pound'. Use as a verb (there is no verb form).
How do you pronounce Pond?
US: /["/pɑːnd/"]/, UK: /["/pɒnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pond?
Used in everyday conversation and writing. Suitable for informal or formal contexts when discussing nature, gardening, or wildlife. Avoid in technical or scientific discussions focused on larger bodies of water.
What CEFR level is Pond?
"Pond" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.