water
|wa/ter|
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/ˈwɔːtər/
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/ˈwɔːtə/
essential liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wæter', where 'wæter' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'wæter' changed from Old English word 'wæter' and eventually became the modern English word 'water'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely used of all solvents.
She drank a glass of water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35