The word "watered" is spelled with the letter "t" at the end, despite the fact that this letter is muted when pronounced. This is because of a rule in English spelling which states that when a verb in its base form ends with a consonant followed by a vowel (as is the case with "water"), adding the suffix "-ed" to form the past tense requires retaining the "e" and adding the "d" regardless of whether the final "e" is pronounced or not. The IPA phonetic transcription for "watered" is /ˈwɔː.təd/.
Watered is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "water." The term "water" refers to the liquid substance that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface, fills rivers, lakes, and oceans, and forms raindrops. Water is vital for the survival of all living organisms, as it is essential for proper bodily functions and maintaining homeostasis. It is composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, represented chemically as H2O.
Applying the term "watered" to a plant or garden, it means the act of irrigating or moistening the soil by supplying it with water. When a plant or an area is watered, it receives the necessary amount of water to support its growth and development. Adequate watering is crucial in enabling plants to absorb nutrients from the soil and produce energy through photosynthesis. In gardening, the frequency and amount of watering vary depending on factors such as plant species, climate, and season. Overwatering can have negative consequences, including root rot and the suffocation of plant roots due to lack of oxygen. Watering is commonly done through the use of watering cans, hoses, or automated irrigation systems.
In a figurative sense, the term "watered" can also describe diluting a liquid substance or a solution by adding water. This action typically aims to decrease the concentration or strength of the substance being diluted. For example, adding water to a beverage might make it less concentrated or intense in flavor.
Overspread or sprinkled with water; made lustrous and wavy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "watered" is derived from the verb "water". The etymology of "water" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "watōr", which is also the source of similar words in other Germanic languages such as Old Saxon "watar" and Old Norse "vatn". Ultimately, this word can be connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "*wodr̥", meaning "water", which also potentially gave rise to words like Sanskrit "udan" and Latin "unda". The development of "watered" as a past participle form of "water" likely followed standard English verb conjugation patterns.