noun · academic
aquifer
UK/ˈækwɪfə(r)/US/ˈækwɪfər/AQU·i·fer
Band 6-7speakingtask2
an underground layer of water‑bearing rock or sediment from which groundwater can be extracted
Examples
“Farmers pump groundwater from the local aquifer during dry months.”
“Overuse of the aquifer has lowered the water table in the region.”
“Protecting aquifers is crucial for long‑term water security.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sustainable management must include measures to recharge aquifers, not just conserve surface supplies.”
Collocations
- groundwater aquifer
- depleted aquifer
- recharge an aquifer
Word family
aquifers noun (plural)
Common mistakes
a aquifer→an aquifer
The well taps the aquifers under the field.→The well taps the aquifer under the field.
Say it for a higher band
5well→6groundwater→7+aquifer
Synonyms
groundwater reservoir
Easily confused
well
“The farmer dug a new well last month.”
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