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watered
[ waw-terd, wot-erd ]
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ɲt adjective
- ɱ-ɲt adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
While the net zero by 2050 target is currently set in law, Labour's "clean power by 2030" push is self-imposed, leading to regular rumours that it could be watered down.
Indoor plants will need protecting, and trees could suffer - but outdoor plants may thrive if watered properly, in particular those producing fruit.
In recent history, we can see numerous potentially popular progressive initiatives that were sidelined, suppressed or watered down through a combination of conservative fear-mongering and establishment resistance.
Some island states also abstained and said the deal was a watered down version of what they hoped for.
However, this pledge was then watered down, with Labour's manifesto only promising to consult on proposals for an alternative second chamber.
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