Water: meaning, definitions and examples

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water

 

[ หˆwษ”หtษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

drinkable liquid

Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

Synonyms

H2O, H2O molecule, aquatic fluid

Examples of usage

  • Please bring me a glass of water.
  • The plants need water to grow.
  • She prefers to drink water over soda.
Context #2 | Noun

bodily need

Water is essential for the human body to function properly, as it helps regulate body temperature, aids in digestion, and supports various cellular processes.

Synonyms

H2O, aquatic sustenance, hydration

Examples of usage

  • You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
  • Staying hydrated is important for your health.
Context #3 | Verb

supply with water

To water something means to pour water on it or provide it with water.

Synonyms

hydrate, irrigate, moisten

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to water the plants while I'm away.
  • She waters her garden every morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "water" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกgua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ air

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐด (ใฟใš)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท eau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agua

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท su

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ (๋ฌผ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด (shuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ su

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agua

Etymology

The word 'water' has its roots in Old English 'wรฆter', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'watar'. The concept of water has been essential to human survival and civilization since ancient times, with early civilizations settling near water sources for sustenance and transportation. Water plays a crucial role in various cultural, religious, and scientific contexts, symbolizing purity, life, and renewal.

See also: waterbird, watercourse, watercraft, waterfall, waterfowl, waterfront, waterhole, waterlogged, watermelon, waterproof, waterproofing, watertight, waterway, waterways.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #104, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.