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leak; seep; leak out; omit; time
Meanings
5 senses · 23 examplesverb
to leak; seep; drip through
neutralDescribes liquid, gas, or small objects escaping through gaps or holes.
All the water in the teapot leaked out.
Rainwater seeped into the room through the window cracks.
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The oil drum leaked, spilling oil all over the floor.
The stopper of the thermos wasn't tightened tight, so water leaked out.
Gas is leaking, be careful around open flames.
adjective
having holes; leaky
neutralDescribes an object that has gaps that allow substances to pass through.
This pot is leaky, we can't use it to cook anymore.
That house leaks when it rains, it's a mess every rainy day.
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There's a hole in my coat, letting the wind through.
This colander is used for lifting noodles out of water.
These shoes are waterproof no more, can't wear them in the rain.
noun
water clock; time
literaryA classical term, rarely used in modern daily speech except in fixed phrases.
The night is deep, everyone is quiet, and the water clock has run dry, it's very late.
Ancient people often used water clocks to measure time.
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It's already the third watch of the night.
verb
to leak; reveal; disclose
neutralUsed for revealing secrets, information, or private matters.
They accidentally leaked the news, and their opponents found out about the plan.
He slipped up and revealed our secret to others.
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Do not leak the company's trade secrets.
He accidentally let slip his true thoughts.
Where did this news leak out from?
verb
to omit; miss
neutralUsed for forgetting or overlooking something in a list, text, or count.
Be careful when making a list, don't miss so many important things that only a tiny fraction is covered.
Two characters are missing in this line of text, we need to add them back.
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I missed his name when taking attendance.
This report omitted several important data points.
He missed answering one question during the exam.