English dictionary
water
nounPronunciation
/ˈwoːtə/
/ˈwɑtəɹ/
[woːʔɐ]
[ˈwaːʈər]
/ˈwoːtɘ/
/ˈwɔːtə/
/ˈwɔtəɹ/
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Definitions
noun
- A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
- The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- Water in a body; an area of open water.
- A body of water, almost always a river.
- A combination of water and other substance(s).
- (in the plural or in the singular) A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.
- A person's intuition.
- Excess valuation of securities.
- The limpidity and lustre of a precious stone, especially a diamond.
- A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc.
verb
- To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
- To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
- To provide (animals) with water for drinking.
- To get or take in water.
- To urinate onto.
- To dilute.
- To overvalue (securities), especially through deceptive accounting.
- To fill with or secrete water.
- To wet and calender, as cloth, so as to impart to it a lustrous appearance in wavy lines; to diversify with wavelike lines.
Example sentences
By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
The boat was found within the territorial waters.
The rough waters of change will bring about the calm after the storm.
I know he'll succeed. I feel it in my waters.
a diamond of the first water is perfectly pure and transparent
I need to go water the cattle.
The ship put into port to water.
Can you water the whisky, please?
Chopping onions makes my eyes water.
to water silk