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Leakage
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Simple meaning
What does Leakage mean?
Leakage means something leaking out.
Dictionary definition
The escape of liquid, gas, or information through a hole or opening.
Example sentences
Leakage in a sentence
easy
The plumber found leakage under the sink.
medium
The science activity showed how leakage can happen through a tiny hole.
hard
The report explained that preventing leakage helps protect water, air, and stored materials.
Synonyms
Words like Leakage
leakA leak is an opening or escape of something.
seepageSeepage is a slow leaking or soaking through.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sealA seal closes an opening to stop leakage.
containmentContainment means keeping something inside a boundary.
Word family
Leakage word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does leakage mean?
Leakage means something leaking out.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to leakage?
Leakage and seepage both describe something escaping slowly.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for leakage?
A seal helps stop leakage.
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