Collocations for "watering"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "watering" in context.
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water
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [cool, hot, dirty, fresh, salt, sea, stagnant, boiling] water
- the [pool, lake, river] water
- water from the [pool]
- [mineral, purified, fizzy, flavored, lemon, soda, tonic] water
- [under, below, above] the water
- [drink, swallow, extract, filter] water
- (need to) pass water [frequently, too often]
- fill (up) the [pan, bottle, cup] with water
- fill the [pan] (up) with water
- add water to the [sauce, pan, pool]
- add water to [lighten, mix, make]
- the [ducks, lotus leaves, ships] were floating on the water
- the [door, garage, crack] is letting water in
- the [door] is letting in water
- the water came in through the [door]
- water is essential to [life, survival, plants]
- the [quality, purity, cleanliness] of the water
- the water in the [sea, ocean, lake, sewers, toilet]
- the waters of the [Gulf, Pacific, Atlantic]
- water for [irrigation, drinking, gardening]
- [need, get] a drink of water
- a [source, supply, shortage] of water
- a [liter, gallon, ton] of water
- a [bucket, pail, bottle, glass, puddle] of water
- struggling to keep my head above water
- their [theory, case, story, excuse, explanation] doesn't hold (any) water
- now we're in deep water!
- still waters run deep
- his [daughter, wife, lover] spent money like water
- a water [pistol, gun, cannon]
- wear water wings
- (enjoys) water [sports, activities]
- go water skiing
- a water [bottle, jug, cooler]
- the [city's, town's] water supply
- need a new water heater
- get the water heater [fixed, repaired]
- a (giant) water turbine
- water [treatment, sanitation, management] (facilities)
- a lot of water pollution
- sexually explicit: (is into) water sports
- a water-resistant [camera, watch]
- water-soluble [paints, tablets, vitamins]
- water the [flowers, plants, garden, yard]
- water them [at night, in the morning, every day]
- water to [prevent, maintain, ensure, keep, avoid]
- water and [weed, plant, fertilize]
- water the [horse, cat]
- his eyes were watering
- my mouth is watering
- made her mouth water
- water down the [juice, medicine, alcohol]
- watered down [his criticism, the report, the importance]
'watering' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):