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liquid noun [ ˈlɪkwɪd ]

• a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
• "drink plenty of liquids"
Similar: fluid, moisture, wet, wetness, damp, dampness, liquor, solution, juice, sap, secretion,
Opposite: solid, gas,
• a consonant produced by allowing the airstream to flow over the sides of the tongue (typically l and r ).

liquid adjective

• having the consistency of a liquid.
• "liquid fertilizer"
Similar: fluid, flowing, running, runny, watery, thin, sloppy, aqueous, liquefied, melted, molten, thawed, dissolved, uncongealed, hydrous,
Opposite: solid, gaseous,
• (of a sound) clear, pure, and flowing; harmonious.
• "the liquid song of the birds"
Similar: pure, clear, smooth, fluent, distinct, clarion, mellifluous, dulcet, mellow, sweet, sweet-sounding, sweet-toned, soft, melodious, honeyed, soothing, tuneful, musical, lilting, lyrical, harmonious, euphonious, mellifluent,
Opposite: cacophonous, disharmonious,
• (of assets) held in cash or easily converted into cash.
Similar: convertible, negotiable, disposable, usable, realizable, obtainable, spendable,
Opposite: unavailable, tied up,
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin liquidus, from liquere ‘be liquid’.


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