Water

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər/

Definitions of water

noun a colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms

Example Sentences

A1 I drink water every day.

A2 The water in the lake is crystal clear.

B1 It is important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water.

B2 The water pressure in the shower is too low.

C1 The water quality in this area has been a concern for years.

C2 The water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Examples of water in a Sentence

formal The water from the river is used for irrigation purposes.

informal Hey, can you pass me a bottle of water?

slang I'm feeling thirsty, I need some H2O.

figurative Her words were like water, soothing and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of water

• past tense: watered
• plural: waters
• comparative: more watery
• superlative: most watery
• present tense: water
• future tense: will water
• perfect tense: have watered
• continuous tense: is watering
• singular: water
• positive degree: water
• infinitive: to water
• gerund: watering
• participle: watered

Origin and Evolution of water

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'water' originated from the Old English word 'wæter' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'watar'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'water' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning across different languages and cultures, symbolizing the essential substance for life and various other uses such as cleansing, cooking, and agriculture.