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water

[ˈwɔːtər]

water Definition

  • 1a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
  • 2the chemical compound H2O, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom; water in its solid state (ice) and gaseous state (steam or water vapor)

Using water: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "water" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to drink more water.

  • Example

    The lake is crystal clear and full of water.

  • Example

    The plants are dying because they haven't been watered.

  • Example

    The water in the pool was too cold for swimming.

water Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for water

Antonyms for water

Phrases with water

  • be sound, logical, and consistent

    Example

    His argument doesn't hold water.

  • in trouble or difficulty

    Example

    He's in hot water with his boss for missing the deadline.

  • past events that are no longer important or relevant

    Example

    We had a disagreement, but it's all water under the bridge now.

Origins of water

from Old English 'wæter', from Proto-Germanic 'watōr'

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Summary: water in Brief

Water [ˈwɔːtər] is a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. It is also the chemical compound H2O, which exists in its solid state (ice) and gaseous state (steam or water vapor). The phrase 'hold water' means to be sound and logical, 'in hot water' means to be in trouble, and 'water under the bridge' refers to past events that are no longer important.

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