watering
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the act of pouring water on plants to help them grow.
n.the act of supplying water to plants, typically in a garden or agricultural context.
Simple“The garden needs a good watering after this long week of hot weather.”
In context“Regular watering is essential during the germination phase to ensure the seedlings establish a robust root system before the peak of summer.”
Usageoften used as a gerund or in compound nouns like 'watering can'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.when your eyes produce tears or your mouth produces saliva.
v.the physiological process of secreting tears or saliva, often as a reaction to irritants or appetising smells.
Simple“The smell of fresh bread had my mouth watering immediately.”
In context“The patient complained of persistent eye watering and redness, which the specialist attributed to a seasonal pollen allergy.”
Usageusually describes a continuous state or reaction.
Synonymstearingsalivating - 03 C1 Advanced
n.adding water to a drink or liquid to make it weaker.
n.the act of diluting a substance by adding water, often used figuratively to describe weakening an idea or policy.
Simple“The watering of the juice made it taste very thin and bland.”
In context“Critics argued that the watering down of the original legislation rendered the new environmental protections largely toothless.”
Usagefrequently appears in the phrasal form 'watering down'.
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