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Ink

INGK/ɪŋk/

Ink is the coloured liquid in a pen or a printer, used for writing or printing. Often uncountable: some ink, black ink, out of ink. Pencil uses lead (graphite), not ink; a crayon is wax. Ink can stain clothes. Not pink (the colour) — extra p.

Meaning

A coloured liquid used in pens and printers for writing or printing.

Examples

  • “There is no ink in this pen.”
  • “The printer needs more ink.”
  • “There is ink on your shirt.”

Good to know

often uncountable: ink. Contrast: pencil (no ink), crayon (wax). Mix-up: pink.

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