water
water Lexical Profile
water Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.
"We need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated during the hike."
An expanse or body of water, such as a sea, lake, river, or ocean.
"The boat glided smoothly across the calm water."
• verb
To pour or sprinkle water over a plant or area of ground to encourage growth or prevent drying.
"She carefully waters the tomatoes in her garden every morning."
To produce or secrete tears or saliva, often in response to an irritant or the sight and smell of food.
"The strong aroma of the roasting spices made my mouth water."
To provide an animal with water to drink.
"The farmer stopped at the stream to water his horses before continuing the journey."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wæter', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'water' and German 'Wasser', from an Indo-European root shared by Greek 'hudōr' and Russian 'voda'.
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