What does petrol mean?
Petrol means (Commonwealth, excluding Canada) A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel..
Petrol
/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/ · noun
Meaning
(Commonwealth, excluding Canada) A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel..
Definitions by Sense
- (Commonwealth, excluding Canada) A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.
- (informal) A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).
- (transitive, dated) To fill or supply (a vehicle, etc.) with petrol.
Example Sentences
He also admitted that when big trucks bring in petrol, they park along Langata Road[…].
However, I do feel entitled to criticise the car. There are lots of different versions: manuals and automatics; petrols and diesels; two-wheel drives and four-wheel drives, and it's possible to spend thirty grand on one.
Synonyms for petrol
Antonyms for petrol
Related Words
Word Forms
- petrols
- petroling
- petrolling
- petroled
- petrolled
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for petrol?
Common synonyms include gasoline, gas, gasolene.
What is the opposite of petrol?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use petrol in a sentence?
He also admitted that when big trucks bring in petrol, they park along Langata Road[…].
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