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1. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent.
Antonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean).
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Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. water
verb. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams.
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] a facility that provides a source of water.
Synonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
Synonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant forwell').
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. well
adverb. ['ˈwɛl'] indicating high probability; in all likelihood.
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Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. well
noun. ['ˈwɛl'] a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine.
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Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. well
adjective. ['ˈwɛl'] in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; at least I feel well".
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. well
adjective. ['ˈwɛl'] wise or advantageous and hence advisable.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- well (English)
- weallan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- well (Old English (ca. 450-1100))