Meaning of the word ink in English

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ink

US /ɪŋk/

UK /ɪŋk/

a colored fluid or paste used for writing, drawing, printing, or duplicating

Example:

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The printer is running low on ink.

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She dipped her pen in the inkwell.

Synonym:

dye pigment colorant

to mark or color with ink

Example:

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The artist inked the outlines of the drawing.

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He got his arm inked with a new tattoo.

Synonym:

mark stain tattoo

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