milk
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mɪlk/
KK: /mɪlk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or produced from milk, often used to describe animals or products that are primarily for milk production.
Example
The farmer raises milk cows to supply the dairy industry.
Conversation
I just got some new milk cows for the farm.
That's awesome! Are they good for producing milk?
Yeah, they're specifically bred for milk production.
Sounds like you'll have plenty of fresh milk soon!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dairy
creamy
lacteal
Antonyms
solid
non-dairy
dry
intransitive verb
Definition
To produce or provide a liquid that is white and nutritious, often from animals like cows or goats.
Example
The cow will milk every morning to provide fresh dairy for the farm.
Tense Forms
Past: milked
Past Participle: milked
Conversation
Did you know that cows milk for several months after giving birth?
Yeah, I heard that! It's pretty interesting how it works.
I wonder how they manage to milk so many cows on a farm.
noun
Definition
A white liquid produced by female mammals that provides nutrition for their young and is often consumed by humans as a drink or used in cooking.
Example
I like to add milk to my coffee in the morning.
Conversation
Do you want some milk with your cookies?
Sure! I love having milk with sweets.
I think it tastes even better when the milk is cold.
transitive verb
Definition
To extract liquid from a female mammal or to draw out something from a source.
Example
The farmer milks the cows every morning.
Tense Forms
Past: milked
Past Participle: milked
Conversation
Did you hear about the new restaurant in town?
Yeah, I heard it's great for brunch!
I think we should milk the experience and try everything on the menu.
Root Explanation
The word 'milk' originates from Old English 'meolc' or 'milc', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*meluks', meaning a liquid produced by mammals for feeding their young. The term has cognates in several Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'miluh' and Old Norse 'mjolk'.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'meolc', which refers to the nourishing liquid that mammals produce for their young — that's why 'milk' is the drink we get from cows and other animals.
Visually Confused Words
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