Definition of "water" in Anglais

noun

1. (uncountable) An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

   • By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.

2. (alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

   • He showed me the river of living water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God.

3. (uncountable or in the plural) Water in a body; an area of open water.

   • The president expressed hope that creating rain over waters between the countries would help reduce pollution.
   • And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
   • The boat was found within the territorial waters.
   • These seals are a common sight in the coastal waters of Chile.

4. (poetic, archaic or dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.

5. A combination of water and other substance(s).

6. (business, often attributive) The water supply, as a service or utility.

   • The city threatened to cut off our water after we went only a month without paying our bill.
   • Did you leave the water running again?

7. (figuratively, in the plural or in the singular) A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.

   • The rough waters of change will bring about the calm after the storm.

8. (colloquial, figuratively) A person's intuition.

   • I know he'll succeed. I feel it in my waters.

9. (uncountable, dated, finance) Excess valuation of securities.

10. (colloquial, figuratively) Something which dilutes, or has the effect of watering down.

    • Thanks for the great video. No water, 100% substance!

11. A particular quality or appearance suggestive of water:

verb

1. (transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

2. (transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

3. (transitive) To provide (animals) with water for drinking.

   • I need to water the cattle.