Definition

The act of pulling something in or drawing it towards a surface, often using a vacuum or pressure difference.

Example

The suction from the vacuum cleaner made it easy to pick up the dirt from the floor.

Conversation

Have you seen that new suction cup toy everyone is talking about?

Yeah, it looks really fun!

I heard it sticks to walls really well because of the suction.

That sounds awesome! I might get one for myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A force that pulls a fluid or solid into a space or makes it stick to a surface due to differences in pressure.

Example

The suction from the vacuum cleaner made it easy to pick up the dirt from the floor.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered how suction works in a vacuum cleaner?

Yeah, it's fascinating how it pulls in dirt so effectively.

I read that it's all about creating a difference in pressure to generate suction.

Definition

To remove or draw in something using a force that pulls it in, often through a tube or opening.

Example

The doctor used a device to suction the fluid from the patient's lungs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they suction the water out of the pool yesterday?

Yeah, it was really impressive to watch!

I didn't know they could suction that much water at once.

Root Explanation

Suction → It is formed from "suc-" (from Latin "sucare", meaning to draw up or suck) and "-tion" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or condition). The word "suction" refers to the action or condition of drawing something up, typically a fluid, through a vacuum or pressure difference.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'drawing up' ('sucare') something, which helps you remember that 'suction' means the process of pulling something in.

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