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{ "term": "water", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a glass of water" }, { "text": "**drinking water**" }, { "text": "There is hot and cold **running water** *(= water supplied by pipes)* in all the bedrooms." }, { "text": "The refugees are desperate for food, **clean water** and medical supplies." }, { "text": "All chickens need a continuous supply of **fresh water** to drink." }, { "text": "water pollution" }, { "text": "water shortages" }, { "text": "concerns about **water quality**" }, { "text": "The water *(= the supply of water)* was turned off for several hours each day during the drought." }, { "text": "Alexis filled the sink with soapy water." }, { "text": "As the weather heats up, water evaporates." }, { "text": "Avoid drinking the tap water when you first arrive in the country." }, { "text": "Brown water gushed out of the rusty old tap." }, { "text": "Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water." }, { "text": "Don't slosh too much water on the floor when you're having a bath." }, { "text": "He twisted it to drain the excess water." }, { "text": "How do you pump the water up here?" }, { "text": "I could feel the icy water entering my lungs." }, { "text": "She dried off the excess water from her hair." }, { "text": "Some fields have areas with standing water." }, { "text": "That causes the moss to absorb water." }, { "text": "The burst pipe was spurting water everywhere." }, { "text": "The farmers draw their irrigation water from the Colorado." }, { "text": "The surface water made the road treacherous for drivers." }, { "text": "There was water dripping from a hole in the ceiling." }, { "text": "They turned the water off for a few hours to do some work on the pipes." }, { "text": "Water got into the boat and was sloshing around under our feet." }, { "text": "a woman fetching water" }, { "text": "areas which are dependent on ground water" }, { "text": "household water heaters" }, { "text": "the fast-flowing water of the river" }, { "text": "the purest well water" }, { "text": "the region's most important fresh water source" }, { "text": "They climbed a tree to escape the rising water." }, { "text": "The water is now receding after the floods." }, { "text": "The water was rising fast." }, { "text": "A pesticide that dissolves in water can move with water in the soil." }, { "text": "Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and warm water." }, { "text": "The site had no electricity or water." }, { "text": "They survived for two days without food or water." }, { "text": "a water treatment plant" }, { "text": "The children were all told to bring a bottle of water." }, { "text": "a water bottle" }, { "text": "A water molecule can be split into hydrogen and oxygen atoms." }, { "text": "water vapour" }, { "text": "the impact of agriculture on the region's water resources" }, { "text": "Any excess water is left in the water tank." }, { "text": "Trout cannot survive in ponds where water temperatures exceed 75 degrees." }, { "text": "She took the teacup and poured the water onto the floor." } ], "topics": ["Drinks"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["boiling", "chilled", "cold"], "… of water": ["drop", "drink", "sip"], "verb + water": ["drink", "sip", "gulp"], "water + verb": ["flow", "pour", "run"], "water + noun": ["vapour/vapor", "temperature", "pressure"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "an area of water, especially a lake, river, sea or ocean", "sensetop": "in the water", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We walked down to the water's edge." }, { "text": "**shallow/deep water**" }, { "text": "It was lovely and cool in the water.", "contextForm": "in the water" }, { "text": "She fell into the water." }, { "text": "In the lagoon the water was calm." }, { "text": "She crouched at the water's edge to wash her hands." }, { "text": "The boat cut effortlessly through the water." }, { "text": "large expanses of open water" }, { "text": "Swans glided across the water." } ], "topics": ["Transport by water"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["deep", "shallow", "clear"], "water + verb": ["rise", "recede"], "water + noun": ["sports"], "preposition": ["by water", "in the water", "on the water"], "phrases": ["the water’s edge"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the surface of a mass of water", "sensetop": "on the waterin the waterunder the water", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The leaves floated on the water.", "contextForm": "on the water" }, { "text": "I could see my reflection in the water.", "contextForm": "in the water" }, { "text": "She dived under the water.", "contextForm": "under the water" }, { "text": "He disappeared under the water." }, { "text": "I saw something large floating in the water." }, { "text": "An abandoned town lies under the water of the reservoir." }, { "text": "The swan landed gracefully on the water." }, { "text": "Try to keep your head above the water." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["deep", "shallow", "clear"], "water + verb": ["rise", "recede"], "water + noun": ["sports"], "preposition": ["by water", "in the water", "on the water"], "phrases": ["the water’s edge"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the water in a particular lake, river, sea or ocean", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the grey waters of the River Clyde" }, { "text": "This species is found in **coastal waters** around the Indian Ocean." }, { "text": "At last the boat reached safer waters." }, { "text": "inland navigable waters" }, { "text": "the calm waters of Lake Como" }, { "text": "the freezing waters of the Irish Sea" }, { "text": "the icy waters of the North Atlantic" }, { "text": "the shark-infested waters off the coast of Florida" }, { "text": "The ship had drifted into uncharted waters." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["deep", "shallow", "clear"], "water + verb": ["rise", "recede"], "water + noun": ["sports"], "preposition": ["by water", "in the water", "on the water"], "phrases": ["the water’s edge"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "an area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country", "sensetop": "in… waters", "examples": [ { "text": "We were still in British waters.", "contextForm": "in… waters" }, { "text": "fishing in international waters" }, { "text": "The submarine had strayed into Russian waters." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["territorial", "coastal", "tropical"], "preposition": ["in… water", "into… water"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "used to describe a situation, usually one that is difficult, dangerous or not familiar", "sensetop": "murky, uncharted, stormy, dangerous, etc. waters", "examples": [ { "text": "The conversation got into the murky waters of jealousy and relationships." }, { "text": "The government has warned of stormy waters ahead." }, { "text": "I was going into uncharted waters." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be in or get into trouble", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "family relationships are stronger than any others", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to destroy somebody/something completely", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to show that somebody/something is not good by being very much better than it/them", "examples": [ { "text": "I like my old phone, but this new model blows it out of the water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "using a boat or ship", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "They reached Naples by water." }, { "text": "Goods were often transported by water in the 19th century." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a complete difference or division between two people or groups", "examples": [ { "text": "Voters want to see clear blue water between the main parties." }, { "text": "They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a person or plan that is dead in the water has failed and has little hope of succeeding in the future", "examples": [ { "text": "His leadership campaign is dead in the water." } ], "topics": ["Difficulty and failure"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "We decided to dip a toe in the computer games market." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a person who feels uncomfortable because they are in an environment that is not familiar", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "despite any difficulties", "examples": [ { "text": "I was determined to go, come hell or high water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in trouble or difficulty", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Difficulty and failure"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something happened in the past and is now forgotten or no longer important", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to deal with a difficult situation, especially one in which you have financial problems, and just manage to survive", "examples": [ { "text": "I’m not sure how much longer we’ll be able to keep our heads above water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "(to become used to something) very easily, without any problems or fears", "examples": [ { "text": "She has taken to teaching like a duck to water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in large quantities", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "He spends money like water." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if an argument, an excuse, a theory, etc. does not hold water, you cannot believe it", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to urinate", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to give reasons for not being in favour of something; to criticize something", "examples": [ { "text": "She immediately poured cold water on his plans to expand the business." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to try to settle an argument", "examples": [], "topics": ["Discussion and agreement"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to find out what the situation is before doing something or making a decision", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to keep yourself in the same place in deep water by moving your arms and legs", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to make no progress while you are waiting for something to happen", "examples": [ { "text": "I decided to tread water until a better job came along." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/something", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I can't tell my son what to do; it's water off a duck's back with him." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when a pregnant woman’s waters break, the liquid in her womb passes out of her body just before the baby is born", "examples": [], "topics": ["Life stages"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "you can give somebody the opportunity to do something, but you cannot force them to do it if they do not want to", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɔːtə(r)/", "audio": "wa/water/water__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɔːtər/", "audio": "wa/water/water__us_1_rr.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English wæter (noun), wæterian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch water, German Wasser, from an Indo-European root shared by Russian voda (compare with vodka), also by Latin unda ‘wave’ and Greek hudōr ‘water’." }