ink
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪŋk/
KK: /ɪŋk/
noun
Definition
A colored liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing.
Example
She filled her pen with blue ink before starting to write.
Conversation
I just bought a new pen that uses special ink for drawing.
That sounds cool! Is it waterproof?
Yes, it dries quickly and the ink is really vibrant.
Perfect! I need something like that for my sketchbook.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pigment
dye
fluid
Antonyms
blank
void
absence
transitive verb
Definition
To mark or cover something with a colored liquid used for writing or printing.
Example
She decided to ink the drawing with black ink to make it stand out.
Tense Forms
Past: inked
Past Participle: inked
Conversation
Did you see the new art project I inked last night?
No, I haven't seen it yet! What does it look like?
It's a mix of colors, and I really tried to ink my style into it.
Root Explanation
The word 'ink' originates from Old English 'inc', which is derived from Latin 'encaustum' (meaning burnt in) and Greek 'enkauston' (meaning to burn in). The term originally referred to a colored liquid used for writing or drawing, often made by burning materials to create a pigment.
Memory Tip
Think of the process of 'burning in' colors to create a liquid for writing — that's how ink is made.
Visually Confused Words
zink
wink
tink
sink
rink
pink
mink
link