By water
preposition
Through or across water.
They traveled by water to get to the island.
Often appears as...
- travel by water
- journey by water
preposition
Close or next to a body of water.
He built a house by water to enjoy the view.
Often appears as...
- house by water
- sit by water
preposition
Affected or impacted by water.
The village was damaged by water during the flood.
Often appears as...
- damage by water
- impacted by water
preposition
Through or across water.
They traveled by water to get to the island.
Often appears as...
- travel by water
- journey by water
preposition
Close or next to a body of water.
He built a house by water to enjoy the view.
Often appears as...
- house by water
- sit by water
preposition
Affected or impacted by water.
The village was damaged by water during the flood.
Often appears as...
- damage by water
- impacted by water
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mode of Transport
Used to describe travel using watercraft or through waterways.
Many goods are shipped by water across the globe.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Context
Mention 'by water' when specifying the travel medium in contrast to land or air.
While you can reach the mainland by road or air, the island is accessible only by water.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Features
Use when describing routes or areas characterized by large water presence.
The trade route primarily goes by water, following the coastline.
Pro Tip 1/3Mode of Transport
Used to describe travel using watercraft or through waterways.
Many goods are shipped by water across the globe.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Context
Mention 'by water' when specifying the travel medium in contrast to land or air.
While you can reach the mainland by road or air, the island is accessible only by water.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Features
Use when describing routes or areas characterized by large water presence.
The trade route primarily goes by water, following the coastline.
Pro Tip 1/3Mode of Transport
Used to describe travel using watercraft or through waterways.
Many goods are shipped by water across the globe.
Pro Tip 2/3Travel Context
Mention 'by water' when specifying the travel medium in contrast to land or air.
While you can reach the mainland by road or air, the island is accessible only by water.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Features
Use when describing routes or areas characterized by large water presence.
The trade route primarily goes by water, following the coastline.
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