lime
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/laɪm/
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/laɪm/
noun
R
A white powder made from limestone, used in building and to help plants grow.
Farmers add lime to soil to help their crops grow better.
R
A small green fruit with sour juice, used in food and drinks.
I squeezed fresh lime into my water for flavor.
R
A tree that grows limes.
The lime in our garden produces many fruits each year.
R
A large tree with light green leaves and yellow flowers.
We walked under the shade of the tall lime trees.
R
A bright green-yellow color.
She painted her room a cheerful lime color.
verb
R
To put lime powder on soil to help plants grow.
The gardener will lime the soil before planting new flowers.
translation
A white powder made from limestone, used in building and to help plants grow.; A small green fruit with sour juice, used in food and drinks.; A tree that grows limes.; A large tree with light green leaves and yellow flowers.; A bright green-yellow color.
To put lime powder on soil to help plants grow.
Word Forms
3rd Present
limes
Past
limed
Perfect
limed
Progressive
liming
Plural
limes