water

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. a large area of water, like a sea or a lake.

n. a body of water such as a sea, lake, or river; often used in the plural to refer to a specific region of the sea.

“The boat sailed into international waters early this morning.”

“Navigating these treacherous waters requires a deep understanding of the local currents and seasonal weather patterns.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. the system that brings water into a building through pipes.

n. the supply of water to a community or building through a system of pipes and pumps.

“The city turned off the water while they fixed the broken pipe.”

“The landlord is responsible for ensuring that the water and heating systems are maintained in accordance with local safety regulations.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Finance Technical · Formal

n. extra value added to a company's stocks that is not real.

n. the excess valuation of a company's assets or securities beyond their true value.

“The investors were worried about the amount of water in the company's stock.”

“The audit revealed significant water in the balance sheet, suggesting that the firm's assets had been aggressively overvalued to attract venture capital.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to pour water on plants so they can grow.

v. to supply plants or soil with water to promote growth.

“Don't forget to water the tomatoes while I am away on holiday.”

“The automated system is programmed to water the greenhouse crops at intervals that correspond to the current humidity levels.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a liquid weaker by adding water to it.

v. to reduce the strength or concentration of a liquid by adding water or another solvent.

“The juice was too sweet, so I had to water it down a bit.”

“The bar was accused of watering down the spirits to increase their profit margins during the festival.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. when your eyes or mouth produce liquid.

v. to produce or secrete moisture, such as tears in the eyes or saliva in the mouth.

“The smell of fresh bread made my mouth water.”

“Her eyes began to water as she chopped the onions for the soup.”