Inglês

liquid

gb/lˈɪkwɪd/ us/lˈɪkwɪd/
A2 Inglês
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Aceções
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Nome A2 entity
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A substance that flows easily

A wet substance that is not solid or gas and can flow easily.

Padrão de uso: [liquid] in [container]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liquid' with 'fluid'; remember, all liquids are fluids, but not all fluids are liquids (gases are also fluids).
Sinónimos
fluid (A broader term for any substance that flows, including gases.)
Antónimos
solid (Has a fixed shape and volume, unlike a liquid.)
Colocações
liquid form |liquid state |liquid nitrogen |liquid soap |clear liquid
Temas
science |daily life |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
  • The bottle was filled with a bright red liquid.
  • Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.
  • She poured the liquid into a measuring cup.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Water is a clear liquid.
  • Milk is a white liquid.
  • The cup has some yellow liquid in it.
  • Juice is a sweet liquid.
adjective B1 property
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In a fluid state

In the form of a liquid, not solid or gas.

Padrão de uso: [something] is liquid
Sinónimos
fluid (Can also apply to gases; 'liquid' is more specific.)
Antónimos
solid (Not in fluid form; has fixed shape.)
Colocações
liquid water |liquid metal |liquid form
Temas
science |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • At high temperatures, the metal becomes liquid.
  • Liquid water can exist on Mars under certain conditions.
  • The chocolate was still liquid after heating.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Ice becomes liquid when it melts.
  • The soup is still liquid.
  • This metal is liquid when hot.
adjective technical B2 property
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Easily turned into cash

Easy to sell or change into money quickly without losing much value.

Padrão de uso: [asset/investment] is liquid
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'liquid' in finance with physical liquids; context clarifies meaning.
Sinónimos
cashable (Informal; less common in finance contexts.)
Antónimos
illiquid (Difficult to convert into cash quickly without loss.)
Colocações
liquid assets |highly liquid market
Temas
business |finance
Exemplos
  • Stocks in large companies are generally very liquid.
  • He keeps his savings in liquid assets for emergencies.
  • Real estate is less liquid than stocks.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Money in the bank is liquid.
  • Gold is more liquid than land.
  • Shares in big companies are very liquid.
adjective C1 property
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Smooth and flowing in sound

When a voice or music sounds smooth and pleasant.

Padrão de uso: [sound/voice] is liquid
Sinónimos
melodious (More general for pleasant sound; 'liquid' suggests flowing smoothness.)
Antónimos
harsh (Rough or unpleasant in sound.)
Colocações
liquid voice |liquid tones
Temas
music |emotions |communication |arts_entertainment
Exemplos
  • She spoke with a liquid voice that calmed everyone.
  • The flute produced a soft, liquid tone.
  • His words flowed in a liquid rhythm.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Her voice is soft and liquid.
  • The music has a liquid sound.
  • He sings with a liquid tone.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
liquid
IPA
GB/lˈɪkwɪd/
US/lˈɪkwɪd/
Sílabas e acento
li - quid (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (li)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: liquid
Noun
  • Base: liquid
  • Plural: liquid, liquids
Família de palavras
Forms
liquids noun
Related words
liquefy verb liquidity noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
solid adjective A2
Advanced or less common
liquidate verb C1 liquidation noun C1 liquidator noun
Expressões

liquid crystal display

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/lˈɪkwɪd kɹˈɪstəl dɪsplˈeɪ/
fixed phrase technical

Screen using liquid crystals

A type of flat screen used in TVs, computers, and phones that uses special liquids to show images.

Exemplos
  • Most modern laptops use a liquid crystal display.
  • The new phone has a brighter liquid crystal display.

liquid assets

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/lˈɪkwɪd ˈæsˌɛts/
fixed phrase technical

Cash or easily sold assets

Money or things you can quickly sell for money without losing much value.

Exemplos
  • The company has enough liquid assets to pay its debts.
  • The company has enough liquid assets to cover its debts.
  • Liquid assets include cash and stocks.
  • He converted his investments into liquid assets before the crisis.

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