Meaning of the word water in English

What does water mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

water

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈwɔː.tər/

a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.

Example:

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Please give me a glass of water.

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The plants need more water.

Synonym:

H2O aqua

to pour water over (plants or an area) to encourage growth.

Example:

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Remember to water the flowers every morning.

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He spent an hour watering the garden.

Synonym:

irrigate moisten douse