lime
0 antonyms and opposites of lime, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
How to use lime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English līm ("glue, mortar"), related to Germanic words for "glue"; the citrus-fruit sense entered English separately via French and ultimately Arabic/Persian.
Full origin of lime →Frequently asked questions
What does “lime” mean?
The word “lime” means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor. In plain terms, most often the green citrus fruit or its color — but also a building material (quicklime) and, confusingly, a completely different tree (the linden).
How do you pronounce “lime”?
“Lime” is pronounced lym (/laɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “lime” in a sentence?
Here is “lime” used in a sentence: “Squeeze a lime over the tacos.”
What part of speech is “lime”?
Depending on how it is used, “lime” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lime” come from?
The word “lime” comes from French. From Old English līm ("glue, mortar"), related to Germanic words for "glue"; the citrus-fruit sense entered English separately via French and ultimately Arabic/Persian.
Is “lime” a common word?
“Lime” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lime” have?
“Lime” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
What is the difference between "lime" the fruit and "lime" the mineral?
"Lime" the fruit is a small, tart, green citrus fruit used in cooking and drinks. "Lime" the mineral refers to calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, a completely different substance used in construction, farming, and industry — the two meanings are unrelated despite sharing a name.
Is a lime tree the same as the tree that produces lime fruit?
No. The citrus tree that produces lime fruit is distinct from the tree also called "lime" in British English, which is a deciduous tree of the genus Tilia (also known as linden). These two trees are botanically unrelated.
What does it mean to "lime" soil?
Used as a verb, "to lime" soil means to treat it with lime, the mineral calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, typically to reduce acidity in farming or construction.
What color is "lime"?
As a color, "lime" describes a bright, slightly yellowish-green shade, named after the citrus fruit's peel color.