Water
noun
A colorless, transparent liquid that rain consists of, and that oceans, lakes, and rivers are made up of.
Remember to drink plenty of water every day for health.
Often appears as...
- drink water
- tap water
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Neutral
verb
To pour liquid, typically water, over a plant or ground so it can grow or become moist.
She waters the plants every morning.
Often appears as...
- water plants
- water garden
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Neutral
noun
An area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country.
The government has control over these international waters.
Often appears as...
- international waters
- territorial waters
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Neutral
noun
The amniotic fluid which nourishes a fetes inside the womb.
Her water broke; the baby is coming soon.
Often appears as...
- water broke
- breaking water
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Neutral
noun
A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance.
This anesthetic is mixed with water to create a solution for injection.
Often appears as...
- water mix
- water solution
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Neutral
noun
A person's own atmosphere or influence.
He feels comfortable in his own waters.
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Neutral
noun
The quality of transparency and brilliance shown by a diamond or other gem.
This diamond of the first water has unsurpassable quality.
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Neutral
noun
Urine.
I need to pass water.
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Informal
noun
A colorless, transparent liquid that rain consists of, and that oceans, lakes, and rivers are made up of.
Remember to drink plenty of water every day for health.
Often appears as...
- drink water
- tap water
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To pour liquid, typically water, over a plant or ground so it can grow or become moist.
She waters the plants every morning.
Often appears as...
- water plants
- water garden
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
An area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country.
The government has control over these international waters.
Often appears as...
- international waters
- territorial waters
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
The amniotic fluid which nourishes a fetes inside the womb.
Her water broke; the baby is coming soon.
Often appears as...
- water broke
- breaking water
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance.
This anesthetic is mixed with water to create a solution for injection.
Often appears as...
- water mix
- water solution
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A person's own atmosphere or influence.
He feels comfortable in his own waters.
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
The quality of transparency and brilliance shown by a diamond or other gem.
This diamond of the first water has unsurpassable quality.
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
Urine.
I need to pass water.
Usage tips
Informal
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Pro Tip 1/3Common Beverage
Water is universally known as an essential drink for hydration and health.
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Occurrences
Water refers to any natural body of water, such as seas, lakes, and rivers.
They went swimming in the lake's clear waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Solvent
Water is often mentioned in scientific contexts as it dissolves many substances.
We added salt until it dissolved in water.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Beverage
Water is universally known as an essential drink for hydration and health.
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Occurrences
Water refers to any natural body of water, such as seas, lakes, and rivers.
They went swimming in the lake's clear waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Solvent
Water is often mentioned in scientific contexts as it dissolves many substances.
We added salt until it dissolved in water.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Beverage
Water is universally known as an essential drink for hydration and health.
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Occurrences
Water refers to any natural body of water, such as seas, lakes, and rivers.
They went swimming in the lake's clear waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Solvent
Water is often mentioned in scientific contexts as it dissolves many substances.
We added salt until it dissolved in water.
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What would happen if you...
On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe
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Where did Earth’s water...
So how did our planet end up with so much of this substance and where did it come from? As you probably know, a water molecule consists of two basic parts. Hydrogen, the simplest of all elements, has been around since close to the beginning of our universe.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
even one percent of aid going to protect the poor from the lawless chaos of everyday violence. And honestly, when we do talk about violence against the poor, sometimes it's in the weirdest of ways. A fresh water organization tells a heart-wrenching story
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What’s so great about...
such as zebra and quagga mussels, and sea lampreys that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life.
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How do your kidneys...
By controlling water, your kidneys stabilize the body's fluid levels. But this fine balancing act isn't the kidney's only skill. These organs have the power to activate vitamin D to secrete a hormone called renin that raises blood pressure,
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How does fracking work?...
and damaged infrastructure from pressure and waste water injection. Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet.
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
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Could we actually live...
a lifetime supply of breathable air and food; a multibillion dollar spaceship; a desire to just get away from it all; and water. You're definitely going to need water.
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A message from the next...
water and ten thousand times before letting their child's childhood go away I hope you adults can look after the world long enough to give us a chance
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What would happen if you...
On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe
Video examples
Where did Earth’s water...
So how did our planet end up with so much of this substance and where did it come from? As you probably know, a water molecule consists of two basic parts. Hydrogen, the simplest of all elements, has been around since close to the beginning of our universe.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
even one percent of aid going to protect the poor from the lawless chaos of everyday violence. And honestly, when we do talk about violence against the poor, sometimes it's in the weirdest of ways. A fresh water organization tells a heart-wrenching story
Video examples
What’s so great about...
such as zebra and quagga mussels, and sea lampreys that have decimated some indigenous fish populations. On a larger scale, climate change is causing the waters to warm, thus reducing water levels and changing the distribution of aquatic life.
Video examples
How do your kidneys...
By controlling water, your kidneys stabilize the body's fluid levels. But this fine balancing act isn't the kidney's only skill. These organs have the power to activate vitamin D to secrete a hormone called renin that raises blood pressure,
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
and damaged infrastructure from pressure and waste water injection. Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet.
Video examples
Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
I just think it's a personality thing. Tigers are the one exception in the big cat family, along with jaguars, that really do enjoy the water. Tigers are incredibly powerful swimmers.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
Video examples
Could we actually live...
a lifetime supply of breathable air and food; a multibillion dollar spaceship; a desire to just get away from it all; and water. You're definitely going to need water.
Video examples
A message from the next...
water and ten thousand times before letting their child's childhood go away I hope you adults can look after the world long enough to give us a chance
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James Taylor
American Musician
Being on a boat that's moving through the water, it's so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what's important and what's not.
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Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
I think love is the greatest force in the universe. It's shapeless like water. It only takes the shape of things it becomes.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.
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Sofia Boutella
Algerian Actress
Sleeping and water are lifesavers - that's true beauty right there.
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Ellen Stofan
American Scientist
There's a huge question of whether you really need water for life.
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W. C. Fields
American Comedian
I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.
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Derrick Lewis
American Athlete
I've been in deep waters a bunch of times in my fights.
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Andrew R. Wheeler
American Public Servant
We have the safest drinking water in the world.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Water is life, and clean water means health.
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Sylvia Earle
American Scientist
No water, no life. No blue, no green.
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James Taylor
American Musician
Being on a boat that's moving through the water, it's so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what's important and what's not.
Quote examples
Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
I think love is the greatest force in the universe. It's shapeless like water. It only takes the shape of things it becomes.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.
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Sofia Boutella
Algerian Actress
Sleeping and water are lifesavers - that's true beauty right there.
Quote examples
Ellen Stofan
American Scientist
There's a huge question of whether you really need water for life.
Quote examples
W. C. Fields
American Comedian
I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.
Quote examples
Derrick Lewis
American Athlete
I've been in deep waters a bunch of times in my fights.
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Andrew R. Wheeler
American Public Servant
We have the safest drinking water in the world.
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Audrey Hepburn
British Actress
Water is life, and clean water means health.
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Sylvia Earle
American Scientist
No water, no life. No blue, no green.
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