silk
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɪlk/
KK: /sɪlk/
adjective
Definition
Made from a soft, smooth material that comes from silkworms, often used in clothing and textiles.
Example
She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.
Conversation
Have you seen that silk scarf I bought last week?
Yeah, it's really beautiful and shiny!
I love how soft and lightweight the silk feels against my skin.
Definitely! It adds such a nice touch to your outfit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smooth
sleek
soft
Antonyms
rough
coarse
harsh
intransitive verb
Definition
A soft, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms, often used for clothing and other textiles.
Example
She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.
Conversation
Have you ever seen how corn silks in the field?
Yeah, it’s fascinating to watch it grow like that!
I didn’t realize it was such a process to silk corn.
noun
Definition
A soft and shiny material made from the fibers produced by silkworms, often used to make clothing and other textiles.
Example
She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.
Conversation
Have you ever felt a piece of silk fabric before?
Yeah, it's so smooth and luxurious!
I just bought a silk scarf, and I can't stop wearing it.
Root Explanation
The word 'silk' originates from Old English 'seoloc', which is derived from the Latin 'sericum' (meaning silk) and the Greek 'sērikon' (meaning silk). It refers to the fine, soft fabric made from the fibers produced by silkworms.
Memory Tip
Think of the soft, luxurious fabric that comes from silkworms — that's why 'silk' refers to this fine material.
Visually Confused Words
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