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Water Definition & Meaning

water
noun
  1. binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
  2. the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge"
  3. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
  4. a facility that provides a source of water; "the town debated the purification of the water supply"; "first you have to cut off the water"
  5. liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water"
  6. a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
verb
  1. supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams; "Water the fields"
  2. provide with water; "We watered the buffalo"
  3. secrete or form water, as tears or saliva; "My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner"; "His eyes watered"
  4. fill with tears; "His eyes were watering"

"Water" in song lyrics

See how water is used in real songs:

  • "Walk or get burnt, 'cause I'm the Holy Water"
    (2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse
  • "Your money well is dry, mines flow like water"
    415 — Lavish
  • "I was fortunate enough to get to go down by the water"
    The 49ers — Karma

Usage tips for "water"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "water" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for water to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does water mean?
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge" once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) a facility that provides a source of water
What part of speech is water?
Water is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does water have?
Water has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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