English dictionary

leak

/l/i/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

noun.object

Examples
One of the tires developed a leak.

Source: WordNet 3.0
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
a euphemism for urination

noun.process

Examples
He had to take a leak.

Synonyms making water passing water wetting

Source: WordNet 3.0
the discharge of a fluid from some container

noun.event

Examples
He had to clean up the leak.

Synonyms escape leakage outflow

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unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

noun.communication

Synonyms news leak

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A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.

noun

Source: webster1913
A loss of electricity through imperfect insulation; also, the point at which such loss occurs.

noun

Source: webster1913

tell anonymously

verb.communication

Examples
The news were leaked to the paper.

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be leaked

verb.communication

Examples
The news leaked out despite his secrecy.

Synonyms leak out

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enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

verb.change

Examples
Water leaked out of the can into the backpack.

Gas leaked into the basement.

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have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

verb.change

Examples
The container leaked gasoline.

The roof leaks badly.

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To let water or other fluid in or out through a hole, crevice, etc.; as, the cask leaks; the roof leaks; the boat leaks.

verb

Source: webster1913