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Definition of overwater

overwater

/ˌoʊvərˈwɔːtər/
o · ver · wa · ter
Past Simple:overwatered
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Past Participle:overwatered
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Present Participle:overwatering
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overwater Lexical Profile

overwater Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To supply with an excessive amount of water (especially of plants, crops, or soil).

Example

"Be careful not to overwater the succulents, or their roots will quickly rot."

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• adjective

1

Located, built, or taking place above the surface of a body of water.

Example

"They stayed in a luxurious overwater bungalow built on stilts above a turquoise lagoon."

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• adverb

1

Above or across the surface of a body of water.

Example

"The small aircraft flew several hundred miles overwater before reaching the island."

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• Rhymes for overwater

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overwater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overwater
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