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Juice

UK /["/dʒuːs/"]/US /["/dʒuːs/"]/

Definition

the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables; a drink made from this

In simple words: A liquid made from fruit or vegetables.

Examples

  • I like to drink orange juice in the morning.
  • She made a smoothie with juice and fruits.
  • Could you pass me the juice, please?
  • The juice from the apple is very sweet.
  • After exercising, he likes to have a glass of juice.

Usage notes

Use 'juice' when referring to drinks made from fruits or vegetables. It's neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it when referring to non-liquid substances.

Grammar pattern

juice + object

Memory hint

Think of squeezing a fruit to get its juice.

Collocations

  • fruit
  • lemon
  • tomato
  • extract
  • squeeze
  • drink
  • juice from
  • juice of
  • fruit
  • lemon
  • tomato
  • extract
  • squeeze
  • drink
  • juice from
  • juice of

Synonyms

  • liquid
  • drink
  • nectar
  • elixir

Antonyms

  • solid
  • food

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'juicing' as a process vs. 'juice' as a product.
  • Using 'juices' to refer to liquids in general without specifying the type.
  • Mixing up 'juice' with 'syrup' or 'nectar'.