leaked
word · lemma: leak
Definition
Allowed liquid, gas, or information to escape from where it is supposed to be contained. Often used for things like water, oil, or confidential documents or news.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts for physical substances or sensitive information. Frequently seen with 'data', 'documents', 'footage', and 'oil'. 'Leaked' can mean accidentally escaping (a pipe, a secret), or intentionally released without permission (news, information). Not the same as 'spilled' (liquid only) or 'revealed' (mainly intentional).
Example Sentences
Water leaked from the pipe.
basic
The secret documents were leaked online.
basic
Oil leaked out of the engine.
basic
Yesterday, the new song was leaked before its release date.
natural
Details of the project leaked despite strict security.
natural
Someone leaked my email address to advertisers.
natural