bottleful

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bottleful

A child carefully pours a bottleful of milk into a glass.

Definition

Noun: - The quantity contained in a bottle: The total amount of liquid or substance that fills a single bottle.

Usage
  • "Bottleful" is a countable noun used to specify a measure or quantity. It is typically used with "of" to indicate what substance the bottle contains.
  • It is a more specific alternative to simply saying "a bottle of [something]," emphasizing the measure itself.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe an amount that metaphorically "fills a bottle."
    • After the argument, he was filled with a bottleful of regret. (Figurative use)
Variants and Related Words
  • Bottle (n): The container itself.
  • Bottleneck (n): A point of congestion or narrowing. (Note: This is a compound word with a different meaning).
  • Bottled (adj): Contained in a bottle.
Synonyms
  • Bottle: (when used to indicate the quantity, e.g., "a bottle of wine").
  • Flaskful: The quantity contained in a flask.
  • Jugful: The quantity contained in a jug.
Antonyms
  • Drop: A very small quantity of liquid.
  • Splash: A small, indefinite amount.
Notes
  • "Bottleful" is a less common term in everyday speech. The phrase "a bottle of" is far more frequently used.
  • It follows a standard pattern for forming nouns indicating capacity (e.g., spoonful, handful, cupful).
bottleful

A child carefully pours a bottleful of milk into a glass.

Noun
  1. the quantity contained in a bottle

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