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Vocabulary Entry
lime
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A small, green citrus fruit that is typically acidic.
Example Sentences
"I added a slice of lime to my drink."
"Lime juice is a key ingredient in many recipes."
"The tree in our garden produces sweet limes."
V
verb
To cover or coat with lime, a type of quicklime or other lime-based substances.
Example Sentences
"The farmers decided to lime the fields to improve soil quality."
"After the construction, they need to lime the area to neutralize the acidity."
"They plan to lime the garden to promote healthier plants."
A
adjective
Describing something that is of or pertaining to lime or has a quality resembling it.
Example Sentences
"The cake had a refreshing lime flavor."
"She wore a beautiful lime dress at the party."
"I enjoyed the lime green color of the walls in the living room."