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Ooze Through for Dummies

verb

What does Ooze Through really mean?

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Ah, "ooze through"! What a wonderful phrase to explore! Don't worry, I'm here to make sure you understand it completely. So, imagine yourself walking near a muddy area. Have you ever experienced that squishy, wet feeling under your feet as you step on the muddy ground? Well, that's kinda similar to what "ooze through" means, but not exactly the same.

Let me explain it a bit more...

When we say something "oozes through," it's like a liquid or a soft substance slowly making its way through tiny spaces or openings. Just like when you pour water into a narrow funnel and see it coming out slowly from the other end. It's like that, but we're talking about substances that flow only.

Imagine you have a sponge. When you dip it into a bowl of water, the water is absorbed by the sponge, right? Now, what if that sponge had little holes and you squeezed it gently? The water would begin to ooze out of those little holes, seeping through them bit by bit.

Now, let's take that concept and apply it to something else. Have you ever had a tube of toothpaste that's almost empty? When you press it gently, you can see the toothpaste oozing out from the tiny opening at the top. It's like the toothpaste is slowly making its way through that small opening, flowing smoothly.

So, "ooze through" means that something is moving or flowing slowly, usually through small spaces or openings, just like the water through the sponge or the toothpaste through the tube. It's a bit like a soft, slow-motion version of flow or movement.

Does that make sense? Is there anything else you'd like me to explain further? Remember, I'm here to help you understand!


Revised and Fact checked by Isabella Thomas on 2023-10-29 13:48:09

Ooze Through In a sentece

Learn how to use Ooze Through inside a sentece

  • When you squeeze a sponge, the water oozes through the tiny holes in the sponge.
  • If you step on a muddy area, the water oozes through the cracks in your shoes.
  • When you press a piece of wet paper against a window, the water droplets ooze through and make the glass wet.
  • When you apply pressure on a tube of toothpaste, the toothpaste oozes through the small opening.
  • If you accidentally spill a drink on a table, the liquid may ooze through the tablecloth and stain the table.

Ooze Through Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

penetrate perforate

Ooze Through Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

soak through sop