A transparent, colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid (chemical formula H₂O) that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is an essential component of all known living organisms.

Pure water freezes at 0 °C and boils at 100 °C under standard conditions.

An area, expanse, or body of water such as a sea, lake, or river (often in the plural waters).

The explorers set sail across the uncharted waters of the Pacific.

A serving or measure of drinking water.

Could I have a glass of water, please?

The amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus (usually plural ‘waters’).

Her waters broke early in the morning.

Mineral or medicinal spring water, especially as taken for health (usually plural ‘the waters’).

Victorians often travelled to spa towns to take the waters.

waterverb

watering

Gerund

watered

Past Simple

watered

Past Participle

watering

Gerund

/ˈwɔː.tə/

/ˈwɔː.tɚ/

Translations

поливать

I need to water the plants every morning.

Мне нужно поливать растения каждое утро.

Definitions

To pour or sprinkle water over (a plant or area of ground), typically in order to encourage growth.

She remembered to water the plants every morning.

To supply a place or animal with water.

The farmer watered the cattle at the trough.

To dilute or weaken a liquid by adding water.

He watered down the juice to make it less sweet.

To secrete or produce water or a watery fluid, as from the eyes.

Her eyes began to water from the cold wind.

(of the mouth or eyes) to fill or become filled with a fluid, especially saliva or tears.

The aroma of fresh bread made his mouth water.

Synonyms

wateradjective

Definitions

Relating to, containing, or designed for water.

The hikers carried water bottles and water filters.