lime
Translation
lime
Examples
I need a lime for my drink.
I need a lime for my drink.
The wall was painted a bright lime color.
The wall was painted a bright lime colour.
Farmers use lime to treat the soil.
Farmers use lime to treat the soil.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) lime (fruit) a small green citrus fruit She added a slice of lime to her water.
lime (substance) a white substance used in farming and building This fertiliser contains lime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lemon, citrus; (colour) green
Etymology
From Arabic 'līma' (citrus fruit) or Persian 'līmū'.
Memory Tips
Picture a sour green lime in a drink. Remember the same word also means the white powder (calcium oxide).