Watered

The past tense and past participle of 'water,' meaning to supply with water. This can refer to providing plants with the liquid necessary for survival, adding water to dilute a substance, or flooding an area. It can also be used metaphorically to describe making something weaker or less potent, like watered-down arguments or watered-down policies. The act implies a deliberate application of water, or the effect of that application. Considerations include the amount, frequency, and method of applying water, whether it is used to sustain, dilute, or inundate.

Watered meaning with examples

• She watered her thirsty tomato plants every morning, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Without diligent watering, the leaves turned brown, and the fruits were small. Proper **watering** is essential for the health of gardens.
• The bartender watered down the whiskey to stretch the supply during the busy weekend rush. The customers thought the watered liquor tasted weak.
• Heavy rainfall watered the fields, creating shallow ponds and making the ground muddy. The excess water forced some to delay their work.
• The author's editor watered down the story, removing some of its more controversial elements, aiming to make it more marketable and acceptable to more readers.
• The city watered the streets with tanker trucks during the drought, hoping to reduce the dust and cool the hot surfaces. Though the watered streets initially cooled, the tactic proved ineffective.