water

Definition

A clear liquid that falls from the sky as rain, covers lakes and rivers, and is necessary for all living things to survive.

Usage & Nuances

Used in many contexts: as a noun meaning the liquid, in phrases like 'water the plants', or in compounds like 'drinking water'. Usually uncountable. Common collocations include 'tap water', 'bottled water', 'boiled water'. Often confused with similar liquids like 'juice' or 'milk'.

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