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Synonyms of lake
a large area of water that is surrounded by land
- They own a cottage on the lake.
- the shores of the lake
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of lake was in the 12th century
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