Beginner ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #138 of 1319

milk (n.)

a white drink from cows

Examples

  • Do you want milk in your tea?

Key rules

  • Milk is uncountable: some milk, a glass of milk
  • Count with glasses, cartons or bottles: a carton of milk
  • Milk is a drink from cows or plants

Common mistakes

  • I want a milk โ†’ I want a glass of milk
  • Two milks โ†’ Two cartons of milk

Use cases

  • Ordering drinks
  • Shopping
  • Describing diet
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Almond milk and oat milk are plant-based alternatives.

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