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lakes

Pronunciation: [leɪks]

Word

Context: "nature"

(noun) large bodies of water surrounded by land. Lakes can be found in many places, and people often visit them to swim, fish, or enjoy nature.

Example

We spent the day by the lake, swimming and having a picnic.

Example

There are no lakes nearby, so we have to travel far to see one.

Example

Have you ever seen a lake in real life?

Context: "actions"

(verb) the act of forming or creating lakes or making a lake. This usually refers to the process of accumulating water in an area.

Example

They plan to lake the area by creating a new reservoir for water supply.

Example

They didn't lake the dry area because there was not enough water available.

Example

How do you lake a dry valley to turn it into a lake?

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