waters
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a large area of water, such as an ocean, a sea, or a very large lake.
a collective reference to a large expanse of water, typically a sea or ocean.
Simple“The ship sailed across the deep blue waters of the Pacific.”
In context“The explorer spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the Southern Ocean, documenting previously uncharted islands along the way.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the part of the sea that belongs to a specific country.
the area of sea under the jurisdiction of a particular nation or state.
Simple“The fishing boat was caught entering international waters without a permit.”
In context“Diplomatic tensions escalated after the naval vessel was spotted patrolling within the sovereign waters of the neighbouring island nation.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the liquid that surrounds a baby inside the mother before it is born.
the amniotic fluid that surrounds a foetus in the womb, typically mentioned when the membranes rupture before birth.
Simple“She knew the baby was coming soon because her waters broke.”
In context“The midwife advised the couple to head to the hospital immediately once the mother's waters had broken.”
UsageUsually used in the plural with the verb 'break'.
Synonymsamniotic fluid