trough
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long, narrow container that holds food or water for farm animals; also the low point between two waves or peaks.
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Usage notes
In economics and weather, a "trough" is the low point of a cycle, the opposite of a "peak."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The cows pushed each other aside to reach the _____ first."
Answer: trough
In your own words, what does "trough" mean?
A long, narrow container that holds food or water for farm animals; also the low point between two waves or peaks.
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