Definitions
01a fluid substance
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a substance that flows and can be poured, like water or oil.
n. a state of matter that flows freely but is of relatively fixed volume; it takes the shape of its container but resists compression.
日本語:液体※
“Be careful not to spill any liquid on your new laptop.”
“The chemist carefully transferred the volatile liquid into a sealed glass beaker to prevent evaporation during the experiment.”
Synonyms
02flowing freely
B1 · Intermediate
adj. in the form of a liquid rather than a solid or gas.
adj. existing in a fluid physical state; neither solid nor gaseous.
日本語:液体※
“The volcano erupted, sending a river of liquid rock down the mountain.”
“The substance remains liquid at room temperature but solidifies rapidly when exposed to even a slight drop in pressure.”
03finance/assets
C1 · Advanced Finance Technical
adj. easy to turn into cash quickly.
adj. consisting of cash or assets that can be converted into cash immediately without significant loss of value.
“The company kept some liquid assets available to pay for unexpected repairs.”
“In a volatile market, investors prefer liquid assets that allow them to exit positions quickly if economic conditions deteriorate.”
Usage
Often used to describe assets, markets, or a company's financial health.
Synonyms
Antonyms
04smooth sounds
C2 · Proficiency Literary
adj. clear, smooth, and pleasant to hear.
adj. characterized by a smooth, flowing quality of sound; lacking harshness or abrupt transitions.
“The singer had a beautiful, liquid voice that filled the hall.”
“The poet was celebrated for his liquid prose, which seemed to glide effortlessly from one metaphor to the next.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “liquid” in context.
Verb
01. absorb the liquid
“Use a paper towel to absorb the liquid from the table.”
verb + noun
02. spill the liquid
“Be careful not to spill the liquid on the carpet.”
verb + noun
03. turn into liquid
“As the ice warms up, it will turn into liquid.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. clear liquid
“The doctor told him to drink only clear liquids for twenty-four hours.”
adj + noun
05. flammable liquid
“Keep all flammable liquids away from the stove.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. bottle of liquid
“He carried a small plastic bottle of liquid in his bag.”
noun + of + noun
07. dishwashing liquid
“She added a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the sink.”
noun + noun
08. liquid water
Etymology
From Middle English liquide, from Old French liquide, from Latin liquidus (“fluid, liquid, moist”), from liqueō (“to be liquid, be fluid”). Doublet of liquidus. As a term for a consonant, it comes from Latin liquida (cōnsōnāns), a calque of Ancient Greek ὑγρὸν (σύμφωνον) (hugròn (súmphōnon), “liquid consonant”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
Idioms
01. liquid courage
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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