petrol
Pronunciation: [ˈpɛtrəl]
Word
Context: “transportation”
(noun) a type of fuel used in vehicles. When you put petrol in your car, it helps the car run so you can drive around.
Example
I filled my car with petrol before going on a long trip.
Example
I can't drive my car because it doesn't have any petrol in it.
Example
How much petrol do you think we will need for the journey?
Context: “energy”
(noun) a liquid fuel used in engines for things like machines or generators. It's important for powering many tools and vehicles.
Example
The generator runs on petrol, so we always have power during a storm.
Example
Without petrol, the machine won’t work at all.
Example
What happens if we run out of petrol for the generator?
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