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water

water

Meaning of water

give water

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British English/tə ˈwɔːtə/
American English/ˈwɔtɚ/
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water with German translation

water usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Water the seedlings every morning when it's dry.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Don't forget to water the hanging baskets this afternoon.

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water belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

watergießen
messUnordnung
dustStaub
stainFleck
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken

water synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between water / wet / pour / soak / sprinkle / spray

🇬🇧English

General verb meaning to make something wet; broader than 'water' and used in many contexts.

A1Very Often

Don't wet the papers with the watering can.

🇬🇧English

General verb meaning to pour liquid; can be used for watering but emphasises the action of pouring.

A2Very Often

Pour water into the pot slowly.

🇬🇧English

To make very wet or allow to absorb water thoroughly; implies longer or heavier wetting than simple watering.

A2Often

Leave the compost to soak before planting.

S
🇬🇧English
sprinkle

To scatter small drops of water; light, even application often using a container or sprinkler.

A2Often

Sprinkle the seeds with a little water.

S
🇬🇧English
spray

To apply water as a fine mist using a nozzle or sprayer; often mechanical and controlled.

A2Often

Spray the leaves lightly every morning.

🇬🇧English

To apply a very fine spray or fog of water; gentler than spray or sprinkle.

B1Often

Mist the orchids twice a day.

H
🇬🇧English
hose

To water using a hose; implies use of garden equipment and usually larger volumes.

A2Often

He hoses the lawn every evening.

M
🇬🇧English
moisten

To make slightly or moderately wet; implies light or controlled dampening.

B1Often

Moisten the soil before sowing the seeds.

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How to pronounce water and what this word means

water means water. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce water

/tə ˈwɔːtə/

water translation

water

water examples

Water the seedlings every morning when it's dry.

water transcription

/tə ˈwɔːtə/, /ˈwɔtɚ/

Questions about this word

water meaning: what does it mean?

give water

water pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

water is pronounced as /tə ˈwɔːtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

water definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Water the seedlings every morning when it's dry. Translation: Поливайте рассаду каждое утро, когда почва сухая.

Is water part of Garden Plants vocabulary?

Yes, water can be learned in the Garden Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is water part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, water can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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