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CEFR A1 · Environmental issues
oil
/ɔɪl/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Oil is a thick, dark liquid found under the ground, used as fuel or to make other products. It can also refer to a smooth, greasy liquid used for cooking or lubrication.
Synonyms
petroleum
fuel
grease
lubricant
Antonyms
None available
Translations
oil in your language
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عربي
الزيت هو سائل سميك يستخدم كوقود أو للطهي.
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اردو
تیل ایک گاڑھا مائع ہے جو ایندھن کے طور پر یا کھانا پکانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
तेल एक गाढ़ा तरल पदार्थ है जिसका उपयोग ईंधन या खाना पकाने के लिए किया जाता है।
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中文
油是一种浓稠的液体，用作燃料或烹饪。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It's a thick liquid. We use it for cars or for cooking. It can be found deep in the earth.
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Memory TipRemember 'oil' for 'engine oil' or 'cooking oil'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Cars need oil (thick liquid) to run smoothly and prevent damage to the engine.
She used cooking oil (liquid fat) to fry the vegetables for dinner.
The artist applied a thin layer of oil (smooth substance) paint to the canvas.
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