Synonyms for
Water
Definition
a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
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Common collocations
- drinking water
- tap water
- bottled water
- salt water
- fresh water
- running water
- water bottle
- water level
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Usage note
While 'water' can be used as a verb meaning to supply with water, it is often more specific to use terms like 'irrigate' or 'hose down' depending on the context.
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Example sentences
- Water is essential for all living things.
- I love to swim in the water.
- I need to drink water to stay healthy.
- The plants need water to grow.
- I use water to brush my teeth.
Quotes
Water is the driving force of all nature. - Leonardo da Vinci
Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink. - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water. - W. H. Auden