Meaning & Definition of word "Watered"
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Watered
/ˈwɔːtərd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of water; to have provided water to plants, soil, or other living things.
- Example: She watered the plants in the garden every morning.
- 2. to have diluted or weakened something, especially a beverage.
- Example: He watered down the whiskey to make it less strong.
- 3. to moisten or supply with water.
- Example: The farmer watered the fields to ensure a good harvest.
adjective:
- 1. having been provided with water, especially relating to plants.
- Example: The watered soil was ideal for planting new seeds.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'waterian', akin to Old Norse 'vatna'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
watered down:
To make something weaker or less effective by adding water or another substance.
watered garden:
A garden that has been given water, indicating it is cared for.
water under the bridge:
Something that has happened and is now forgotten or irrelevant.
Related Words
irrigate:
To supply water to land or crops to help growth.
moisten:
To make something slightly wet.
hydrate:
To supply water to (often used in the context of fluids).
Slang Meanings of watered
Meaning: To be heavily intoxicated, especially from drinking.
Example Sentence: After a few rounds, he was completely watered.
Meaning: To weaken or lessen the effect of something.
Example Sentence: The project was so watered down that it lost its original impact.