watering
|wa-ter-ing|
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/ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
(water)
essential liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'water' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wæter', where 'wæter' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'wæter' transformed into the Middle English word 'water', and eventually became the modern English word 'water'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a liquid necessary for life', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of supplying water to plants or soil.
The watering of the garden is essential during summer.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'water'.
She is watering the plants.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 06:07