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Lake - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land. It is usually freshwater and can be natural or man-made. Lakes are common features in landscapes and support various ecosystems.

lake

/leɪk/ /leɪk/

Definition:

A large body of water surrounded by land.

Synonyms:

pond, lagoon, reservoir, tarn

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

ocean, desert

Common Collocations:

freshwater lake, mountain lake, frozen lake, scenic lake, deep lake

Derivatives:

lakeside, laker (rare), lakelike

Usage Tips:

Use "lake" for natural inland water bodies; avoid for artificial or very small ones like ponds.

Common Phrases:

go jump in a lake, a lake of fire, still waters run deep

Etymology:

From Old English "lacu," meaning "body of water" or "stream."

Examples:

  • 1. We swam in the clear blue lake yesterday.
  • 2. The cabin overlooks a peaceful mountain lake.
  • 3. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
  • 4. Children skipped stones across the calm lake surface.

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