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Wordabulary

groundwater

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Water that is found underground, held within soil and rock.

"Many rural communities rely on groundwater as their main source of drinking water."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "Many rural communities rely on _____ as their main source of drinking water."

Answer: groundwater

In your own words, what does "groundwater" mean?

Water that is found underground, held within soil and rock.

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