Definition

Having received enough water to be healthy or to grow.

Example

The watered plants in the garden are thriving and green.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

How are your plants doing these days?

They're actually quite happy since I watered them regularly.

That's great to hear! I should start watering mine more often too.

Definitely! A little care makes them so much healthier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have given water to something, usually plants, to help them grow.

Example

She watered the flowers every morning to keep them healthy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you remember to water the plants yesterday?

Yes, I watered them in the morning before leaving.

That's great! I forgot to do mine last week.

Root Explanation

Watered → It is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning liquid that falls as rain or is found in rivers and lakes) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "watered" means that something has been supplied with water or made wet.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for liquid, 'wæter', to remember that 'watered' means something has been made wet or supplied with water.

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