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Water is a liquid.
What does Liquid mean?
A liquid is matter that flows like water.
Dictionary definition
A state of matter that flows and takes the shape of its container.
Example sentences
Liquid in a sentence
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The liquid took the shape of the cup.
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Students compared solid, liquid, and gas during the science experiment.
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Practice 1
What does liquid mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of liquid.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to liquid?
Fluid is close in meaning to liquid.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for liquid?
Solid contrasts with liquid.
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Liquid
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lik · wid · strongest beat: lik
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WordLiquid.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningLiquid means A liquid is matter that flows like water.
ExampleExample: Water is a liquid.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lik · wid
- Strongest beat
- lik
- Ending
- wid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lik.
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Synonyms
Words like Liquid
Antonyms
Opposite words
solidmatter with a fixed shape
gasmatter that spreads to fill space
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Word family
Liquid word family
Base word
liquid
noun
liquid
Base form.
noun
liquids
More than one liquid.
verb
liquefy
To become or make liquid.
adjective
liquefied
Changed into liquid form.
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Understand Liquid
Hint for students
A liquid is matter that flows like water.
Common mix-up
Liquid is not the same as solid. Liquid means a liquid is matter that flows like water.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The liquid took the shape of the cup. Clue words: took, shape, cup. Underline clue words that show why liquid fits instead of solid. Now write one new sentence that shows liquid without using the word liquid. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show liquid?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The liquid took the shape of the cup." Why does liquid fit better than solid?
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