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Definition water in British English

water verb

verb
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/
1

to pour water on plants to keep them healthy

Example

Don't forget to water the flowers.

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2

if something such as wind makes your eyes water, it makes tears form in your eyes

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2.1

if your mouth waters when you see food, smell food, or think about food, saliva begins to form in your mouth because you are hungry

Example

The smell made my mouth water.

3

to give water to an animal

Example

Then they have to feed and water the dogs.

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3.1

to give someone a drink

Example

Have you been fed and watered?

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Definition water in British English

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