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UK/["/ˈwɔːtə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈwɔːtər/"]/

Meaning of Water

a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.

In simple words: A clear liquid that we drink and is also found in rivers and oceans.

Water in a sentence

How to use Water

Use 'water' in both formal and informal contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about health, environment, and everyday life. Avoid using figurative language with 'water' in academic texts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'waterfall' — the sound of flowing water helps you remember.

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Collocations with Water

Synonyms for Water

Opposites of Water

Common mistakes with Water

  • Confused with 'watter' as a common mispronunciation.
  • Using 'waters' when referring to a singular body of water.
  • Omitting the article when it's needed, e.g., 'I drink water' not 'I drink water.'

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Frequently asked questions about "Water"

What does "Water" mean?

A clear liquid that we drink and is also found in rivers and oceans.

What is the definition of "Water"?

a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.

How do you use "Water" in a sentence?

I drink water every day to stay hydrated.

Can you give another example of "Water"?

The plant needs water to grow properly.

What are synonyms for "Water"?

Common alternatives include H2O, liquid, aqua, fluid, moisture.

What is the opposite of "Water"?

Opposite meanings include dessert, dry.

What words go with "Water"?

It commonly pairs with boiling, chilled, cold, drop, drink, sip, drink, sip, gulp, flow, pour, run, vapour/​vapor, temperature, pressure, deep, shallow, clear, rise, recede, sports, by water, in the water, on the water, the water’s edge, deep, shallow, clear, rise, recede, sports, by water, in the water, on the water, the water’s edge, deep, shallow, clear, rise, recede, sports, by water, in the water, on the water, the water’s edge, territorial, coastal, tropical, in… water, into… water.

What are common mistakes when using "Water"?

Confused with 'watter' as a common mispronunciation. Using 'waters' when referring to a singular body of water. Omitting the article when it's needed, e.g., 'I drink water' not 'I drink water.'

How do you pronounce "Water"?

US: /["/ˈwɔːtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɔːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Water"?

Use 'water' in both formal and informal contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about health, environment, and everyday life. Avoid using figurative language with 'water' in academic texts.

What CEFR level is "Water"?

"Water" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.