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Water

Noun 🎵 2 Syllables (wa · ter)
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🎙️ Record & Test Your Pronunciation!

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📖 Definitions & Word Senses

2 Meanings (Polysemy)
1
Primary Meaning (Sense 1)
A clear liquid with no color or taste that falls from clouds as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and oceans.
2
Secondary Meaning (Sense 2)
To pour water on plants.

🔍 Difference Between Similar Words

Water vs. Liquid

While Water and Liquid share similar meanings, 'Water' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.

💬 Example Sentences in Stories

"Remember to drink plenty of water after playing outside."
"The ducklings paddled happily in the calm blue water."

🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)

Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:

✨ fresh water ✨ drink water ✨ cold water ✨ clean water ✨ boil water ✨ pour water

🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms

"Water of the Day"
A featured vocabulary focus to master in speaking and writing.
"Practice makes water"
Consistent reading and practice creates effortless fluency.

📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses

Singular water
Plural waters
Singular Possessive water's
Plural Possessive waters'

🎯 Quick Vocabulary Quiz

Score: ⭐ 1 Star

Question: Which of these best describes "Water"?

🎨 Picture of 'Water'

Water illustration for kids - A clear liquid with no color or taste that falls from clouds as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and oc
Water: A clear liquid with no color or taste that falls from clouds as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Illustration by Child Pathshala

🔤 Phonics & Word Family

Belongs to: -er Family

RHYMING WORDS:

🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)

💡 Grammar & Usage Tips

  • Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one water, two waters*).
  • Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'water'.
  • Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-1.

⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls

  • Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.

🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin

ORIGIN: Old English (wæter)

One of the most ancient words in human history, derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wod-or*, shared with Greek 'hydor' (hydro) and Russian 'voda'.

💡 Fun Kid Trivia!

Did you know? Nearly 71% of Earth's surface is covered with water, and the human body is roughly 60% water!

🌐 In Other World Languages

Verified Translations
🇮🇳 Hindi
पानी
Paani
🇪🇸 Spanish
El agua
Ah-gwa
🇫🇷 French
L'eau
Oh
🇩🇪 German
Das Wasser
Vah-ser

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