Meaning & Definition of word "Watered"

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.