Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word lime. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
To smear with birdlime.
To apply limewash.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
Containing lime or lime juice.
Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
Lime-green.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /laɪm/
US:
A leash.
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