Synonyms for

Leaking

Verb / ˈli:kɪŋ / Another word for leaking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of escaping or passing through a hole or crack

Synonyms & similar words

leakout leak dripping flowing oozing seeping spilling streaming weeping discharging emitting leaching percolating running squirting trickling draining escaping filtering gushing issuing

Synonyms by register

Formal

seeping oozing discharging

Informal

dripping spilling trickling

Literary

weeping bleeding

Antonyms

sealed closed tight secure plugged stoppered

Common collocations

  • leaking pipe
  • leaking roof
  • leaking faucet
  • leaking oil
  • leaking gas
  • leaking information
  • leaking out

Word family

noun leak
verb leak
adjective leaky

Usage note

Often used to describe unintended escape of fluids or information. 'Leaky' is the common adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. The roof is leaking during the rainstorm.
  2. The water bottle is leaking from the bottom.
  3. The tire is leaking air and needs to be replaced.
  4. The hot water faucet is leaking and needs to be fixed.
  5. The pipe is leaking water and causing a flood.

Quotes

  • A leaking roof may cause more damage than a torrential rain.
  • A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things, explore and discover, and keep your boat from leaking.
  • A leaky pen defeats the purpose of writing.

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