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- [loo-bri-keyt]
- /ˈlu brɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈluː.brɪ.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-bri-keyt]
- /ˈlu brɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of lubricated word
- verb with object lubricated to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something). 1
- verb with object lubricated to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to: to lubricate one's hands with a lotion. 1
- verb with object lubricated to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease: to lubricate the friction between enemies. 1
- verb with object lubricated Slang. to provide with intoxicating drinks. 1
- verb with object lubricated Slang. to bribe. 1
- verb without object lubricated to act as a lubricant. 1
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Origin of lubricated
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin lūbricātus, past participle of lūbricāre to make slippery. See lubric, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Lubricated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lubricated popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lubricated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lubricated
adjective lubricated
- mucous — pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling mucus.
- greasy — smeared, covered, or soiled with grease.
- self-lubricating — to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something).
Antonyms for lubricated
verb lubricated
- dried — simple past tense and past participle of dry.
Top questions with lubricated
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