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watered

[waw-terd, wot-erd]

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adjective

having rivers or streams.
an amply watered area.
receiving rain or other precipitation.
sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.
a poorly watered garden.
having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.
watered silk.
(of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.

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Other Word Forms

unwatered adjective
well-watered adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of watered¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; water, -ed ², -ed ³

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Last week Ms Graham claimed the deal had been watered down - a point denied by the council.

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But the mainstream success the show is enjoying is a sign of something more subversive being watered down.

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When it comes to keeping plants from becoming fuel for fires, what matters more than species selection is how well vegetation is maintained and whether it’s properly watered.

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She said the offer had been watered down by the council leader and government commissioners "who were not in the negotiating room".

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Everyone, that is, except Anthony, who has kept his roses watered.

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water dropwort watered-down

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