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Water

🇬🇧 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

• I drink water every day to stay hydrated.
• The plant needs water to grow properly.
• She poured water into the glass.
• Water can be frozen to make ice.
• The water in the lake is very cold.
• Be careful not to spill the water on the floor.

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.

Related words

Collocations with Water

• 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

Synonyms for Water

• H2O
• liquid
• aqua
• fluid
• moisture

Opposites of Water

• dessert
• dry

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.'

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.