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Liter

UK /["/ˈliːtə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈliːtər/"]/

Definition

a unit for measuring volume, equal to 1.76 British pints or 2.11 American pints

In simple words: A unit to measure liquid volume; one liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Examples

  • I need three liters of water for the recipe.
  • The bottle holds one liter of soda.
  • How many liters are in a gallon?

Usage notes

Used commonly in everyday contexts when measuring liquids. It's important in cooking, science, and when buying drinks. In some countries, it is the standard measurement for liquids.

Grammar pattern

standalone measurement

Memory hint

Think of 'liters' as 'liquid liters' - they are often used in drinks.

Collocations

  • one liter
  • two liters
  • liter bottle

Synonyms

  • l
  • litre
  • measuring unit

Antonyms

  • imperial gallon
  • US gallon

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'liter' vs 'litre' - the latter is British English.
  • Using 'liters' as a singular form.
  • Omitting the measurement context when stating 'liter'.