English dictionary
water
/'w/O/t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
Synonyms h2oSource: WordNet 3.0
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the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
ExamplesThey invaded our territorial waters.
They were sitting by the water's edge.
Synonyms body of waterSource: WordNet 3.0
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a facility that provides a source of water
ExamplesThe town debated the purification of the water supply.
First you have to cut off the water.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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liquid excretory product
ExamplesThe child had to make water.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
ExamplesHe asked for a drink of water.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.
Source: webster1913
verb
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supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
ExamplesWater the fields.
Synonyms irrigateSource: WordNet 3.0
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provide with water
ExamplesWe watered the buffalo.
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secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
ExamplesMy mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner.
His eyes watered.
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fill with tears
ExamplesHis eyes were watering.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate; as, to <i>water</i> land; to <i>water</i> flowers.
Source: webster1913
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To shed, secrete, or fill with, water or liquid matter; as, his eyes began to <i>water</i>.
Source: webster1913