inlet

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow opening or passage leading into something.

• verb

  To admit or allow something to enter.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inlet
mint , pint , tint

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Variants

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inlet , inlets , Absecon Inlet , Admiralty Inlet , Burrard Inlet , Chesterfield Inlet , Cook Inlet , Hamilton Inlet

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Etymology

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Old English inlētan, from in- 'in' + letan 'let in'

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Trivia

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1. The largest inlet in the world is the Bay of Fundy in Canada, which has the highest tides in the world.

2. The term 'inlet' is also used in geology to describe a small, shallow body of water that forms behind a beach or a barrier island.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outlet: Opposite of an inlet, an outlet is a passage or opening through which something is expelled or discharged.

2. Harbor: A sheltered body of water where ships can take refuge from storms and rough seas. A harbor often has several inlets leading to its inner parts.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'inlet' is often used metaphorically to describe a person's receptivity or openness to new ideas or experiences. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures that depict various types of inlets, such as harbor inlets or river inlets.

How to Memorize "inlet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an inlet as a narrow opening or passage leading into a larger body of water. Imagine water flowing in through the inlet and imagine yourself sailing through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inlet' with the word 'welcome' or 'admit'. Remember that an inlet is a passage that allows something to enter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'inlet' with the word 'intake'. Remember that an inlet is a place where something is taken in.

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