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Freshwater
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Simple meaning
What does Freshwater mean?
Water that is not salty.
Dictionary definition
Water that is not salty, such as water in lakes, rivers, and streams.
Example sentences
Freshwater in a sentence
easy
The turtle lives in freshwater.
medium
Freshwater lakes hold drinking water.
hard
Freshwater habitats support many plants, animals, and people.
Synonyms
Words like Freshwater
non-salty waterWater without much salt.
waterRelated word that supports the meaning of freshwater.
Antonyms
Opposite words
saltwaterWater with salt, such as ocean water.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to freshwater, depending on context.
Word family
Freshwater word family
Base word
freshwater
noun
freshwaters
More than one freshwater.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does freshwater mean?
Freshwater means water that is not salty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to freshwater?
Non-Salty Water is close in meaning to freshwater in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of freshwater?
Saltwater contrasts with freshwater.
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