water
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈwɔːtə(r)/US /ˈwɔːtər/
Meaning
noun
a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.
“a glass of water”
verb
to pour water on plants, etc.
“to water the plants/garden”
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