Synonyms for

Water

Verb / ˈwɔ:tɜ: / Another word for water — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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.

Synonyms & similar words

urine pee piss weewee watersupply irrigate piddle ho watersystem bodyofwater H2O aqua drink juice liquid fluid moisture wetness dampness dew rain tears saliva perspiration seawater freshwater briny salty sweet pure

Synonyms by register

Formal

aqua liquid H2O

Informal

drink juice aqua

Literary

brine nectar elixir

Antonyms

fire drought aridity dryness desiccation thirst

Common collocations

  • drinking water
  • tap water
  • bottled water
  • salt water
  • fresh water
  • running water
  • water bottle
  • water level

Word family

noun water
verb water
adjective watery
adverb waterily

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.

Example sentences

  1. Water is essential for all living things.
  2. I love to swim in the water.
  3. I need to drink water to stay healthy.
  4. The plants need water to grow.
  5. 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

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