leak
Pronunciation: [liːk]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to let something escape or flow out, like water or air. If a bottle is not closed properly, the drink can leak out.
Example
The pipe leaked water all night, causing a small puddle on the floor.
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The pipe does not leak; it holds all the water safely inside.
Example
Is that bottle leaking any liquid?
Context: "physical phenomenon"
(noun) an opening or hole that allows something like water or air to escape. If there is a crack in a tire, that can cause a leak.
Example
There was a small leak in the roof that needed fixing.
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There is no leak in the roof; everything is perfectly sealed.
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Can you find where the leak is coming from?
Context: "information"
(verb) to give or let information out that is supposed to be a secret. It’s like telling someone something you weren’t supposed to share.
Example
The reporter leaked some details about the new movie before the official announcement.
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She didn't leak any information; the news remained a complete surprise.
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Did someone leak any important details about the project?
Context: "information"
(noun) the unauthorized release of confidential information. This can happen in news, companies, or organizations.
Example
The leak of the documents shocked everyone in the company.
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There was no leak of information; everything stayed private.
Example
How did the leak of the email affect the investigation?