Water

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər/

Water (noun)

  1. A clear liquid that you drink and use for washing.
  2. A large area of liquid, like a sea or lake.
  3. Liquid that falls from the sky as rain or snow.

Examples

  • She poured water into the glass.
  • The water in the bottle is cold.

Common collocations: drink water, boil water, fresh water, cross the water, deep water

Water (verb)

  1. To pour liquid on plants to help them grow.
  2. When your eyes make tears, often because of wind or emotion.

Examples

  • She waters the garden every morning.
  • He forgot to water the plants today.