--- title: W — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 description: The 590 words of the English dictionary under W, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/7/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / W # W — The English dictionary · page 7 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* Waste is rubbish: things that are thrown away because they are not wanted.[↗](../../waste/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A waste is something used badly or for nothing: a waste of time, a waste of money.[↗](../../waste/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To waste means to use more than you need, or to use something for nothing.[↗](../../waste/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Waste land is land that is empty and not used.[↗](../../waste/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He wasted 20 minutes waiting.[↗](../../waste/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The family makes 5 kg of waste a week.[↗](../../waste/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Of 10 m of cloth, 1 m is waste.[↗](../../waste/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not waste paper.[↗](../../waste/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the waste in the right recycling bin.[↗](../../waste/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not let the food go to waste.[↗](../../waste/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Arguing about it is a waste of time.[↗](../../waste/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth saves wasted water.[↗](../../waste/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But there is no time to waste.[↗](../../waste/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · We have shot at them — Heshbon is perished — even unto Dibon, and we have laid waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba.[↗](../../waste/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.21.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And I will make your cities a waste, and will bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.[↗](../../waste/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And you will I scatter among the nations, and I will draw out the sword after you; and your land shall be a desolation, and your cities shall be a waste.[↗](../../waste/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his habitation.[↗](../../waste/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.79.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Howl, ye ships of Tarshish, for your stronghold is laid waste.[↗](../../waste/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.23.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · With kings and counsellors of the earth, who built up waste places for themselves; (Writings JOB.3.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waste/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **wasted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Wasted means used badly or carelessly, or lost without being useful.[↗](../../wasted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A wasted chance or wasted time brought nothing good.[↗](../../wasted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Wasted can mean very thin and weak from illness (rare).[↗](../../wasted/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Waste (noun) is rubbish or things thrown away.[↗](../../wasted/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He wasted 3 of the 20 sheets.[↗](../../wasted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Half the water was wasted.[↗](../../wasted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How much food was wasted?[↗](../../wasted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 10 minutes were wasted waiting.[↗](../../wasted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving the tap running means water is wasted.[↗](../../wasted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a wasted trip because the shop was closed.[↗](../../wasted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't let that good food go to waste.[↗](../../wasted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Turning off the lights stops energy from being wasted.[↗](../../wasted/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · What, all that money wasted for nothing\![↗](../../wasted/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Nevertheless Kain shall be wasted; How long?[↗](../../wasted/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.24.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../wasted/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.[↗](../../wasted/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.60.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../wasted/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is wasted, the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth.[↗](../../wasted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOL.1.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../wasted/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For my life is spent in sorrow, and my years in sighing; my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are wasted away.[↗](../../wasted/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.31.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../wasted/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **wasteful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Wasteful means using more of something than is needed, or using it carelessly so that some is lost or thrown away.[↗](../../wasteful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Leaving the tap running is wasteful.[↗](../../wasteful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's wasteful to throw away food you could eat later.[↗](../../wasteful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much plastic packaging is wasteful.[↗](../../wasteful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving lights on in empty rooms is wasteful of energy.[↗](../../wasteful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Buying things you never use is wasteful.[↗](../../wasteful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Recycling helps us be less wasteful.[↗](../../wasteful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · If it was from economy, and you are anxious to teach me not to be wasteful, you have no cause for alarm.[↗](../../wasteful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **wasteland** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An area of land that is empty, ruined or not used, such as land with rubble, weeds and rubbish.[↗](../../wasteland/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A place or a time with nothing good or interesting in it.[↗](../../wasteland/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a cultural wasteland".[↗](../../wasteland/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old factory site was a wasteland of broken bricks and weeds.[↗](../../wasteland/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the film, the heroes crossed a frozen wasteland.[↗](../../wasteland/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The town turned the wasteland into a park with trees and a playground.[↗](../../wasteland/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not play on the wasteland; there is broken glass there.[↗](../../wasteland/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the war, the city was a wasteland.[↗](../../wasteland/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad said Sunday afternoon telly used to be a wasteland.[↗](../../wasteland/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **waster** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A person who wastes or destroys, such as a destroyer or ruiner.[↗](../../waster/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the fire of coals, and bringeth forth a weapon for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.[↗](../../waster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.54.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../waster/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **wasting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Wasting means using something for nothing or losing it, like wasting time, water, food or money.[↗](../../wasting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Wasting also means using more than you need.[↗](../../wasting/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A wasting illness makes the body grow thin and weak.[↗](../../wasting/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A dripping tap is wasting 2 litres an hour.[↗](../../wasting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He is wasting 15 minutes a day.[↗](../../wasting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How much water is it wasting in a day?[↗](../../wasting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop wasting your money.[↗](../../wasting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving the lights on is wasting electricity.[↗](../../wasting/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We are wasting time; let us start.[↗](../../wasting/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Throwing away good food is wasting it.[↗](../../wasting/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · You are wasting your breath; he is not listening.[↗](../../wasting/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The wasting of hunger, and the devouring of the fiery bolt, and bitter destruction; and the teeth of beasts will I send upon them, with the venom of crawling things of the dust.[↗](../../wasting/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../wasting/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **watch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To watch is to look at something for a while.[↗](../../watch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To watch someone or something is to take care of it or keep it safe: «Watch your little brother».[↗](../../watch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To watch out is to be careful.[↗](../../watch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A watch is a small clock you wear on your wrist.[↗](../../watch/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A watch can also be a turn spent awake and on guard, keeping people or places safe.[↗](../../watch/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Watch, count, and imagine.[↗](../../watch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben watched 3 films on Saturday and 2 on Sunday.[↗](../../watch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Anna watches 4 birds land on the fence.[↗](../../watch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for cars when you cross\![↗](../../watch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you watch the baby for a minute?[↗](../../watch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My watch says it is 3 o'clock.[↗](../../watch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched the moon rise.[↗](../../watch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch your step on the icy path.[↗](../../watch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and Mizpah, for he said: 'The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.[↗](../../watch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.49, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass in the morning watch, that the LORD looked forth upon the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of cloud, and discomfited the host of the Egyptians.[↗](../../watch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.14.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a night of watching unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt; this same night is a night of watching unto the LORD for all the children of Israel throughout their generations.[↗](../../watch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.12.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Discretion shall watch over thee, discernment shall guard thee; (Writings PRO.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.[↗](../../watch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.148, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Am I a sea, or a sea-monster, that Thou settest a watch over me?[↗](../../watch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.7.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watch/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **watchdog** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A watchdog is a dog kept to guard a house or farm and to bark at strangers.[↗](../../watchdog/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A watchdog can also be a person or group whose job is to check that rules are obeyed.[↗](../../watchdog/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Are you taking the place of the watchdog?[↗](../../watchdog/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog barked like a real watchdog: «Bow, wow, wow!»[↗](../../watchdog/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If we had only had a fierce watchdog, he would have kept them away.[↗](../../watchdog/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **watcher** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A watcher is a person who watches something or someone, often carefully or for a long time.[↗](../../watcher/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It often joins another word: a bird-watcher, a star-watcher, a weight-watcher.[↗](../../watcher/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bird-watchers waited quietly with their binoculars.[↗](../../watcher/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A watcher on the hill saw the ship arrive.[↗](../../watcher/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Star-watchers gathered to see the meteor shower.[↗](../../watcher/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was a careful watcher of the weather.[↗](../../watcher/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, an unseen watcher followed the children.[↗](../../watcher/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Whale-watchers cheered when a whale jumped.[↗](../../watcher/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · If I have sinned, what do I unto Thee, O Thou watcher of men?[↗](../../watcher/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.7.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watcher/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven.[↗](../../watcher/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.4.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watcher/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Make ye mention to the nations: Behold — publish concerning Jerusalem — watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.'[↗](../../watcher/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.4.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watcher/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **watchful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Paying careful attention to what is happening, so you notice any danger or problem.[↗](../../watchful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The lifeguard kept a watchful eye on the swimmers.[↗](../../watchful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We built the den under the watchful eye of our teacher.[↗](../../watchful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The mother bird was watchful as the cat came near.[↗](../../watchful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Be watchful when you cross a busy road.[↗](../../watchful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The watchful guard noticed the open gate.[↗](../../watchful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Meerkats take turns to be watchful while the others feed.[↗](../../watchful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But the watchful Nephele contrived to circumvent her cruel designs, and succeeded in getting the children out of the palace.[↗](../../watchful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **watchfulness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Watchfulness is careful looking out, keeping alert so that nothing bad happens without your noticing.[↗](../../watchfulness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds.[↗](../../watchfulness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Without my watchfulness our boat would have drifted away.[↗](../../watchfulness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A life of watchfulness is tiring.[↗](../../watchfulness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **watchman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A watchman is a person paid to stay awake and guard a building or street at night.[↗](../../watchman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An old watchman was also someone who called out the time of night in a town.[↗](../../watchman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Why, at the old watchman's house.[↗](../../watchman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · So then the watchman was again watchman.[↗](../../watchman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «What's the hour, watchman?» asked a passer-by.[↗](../../watchman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · And the watchman cried, and told the king.[↗](../../watchman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.18.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watchman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · One calleth unto me out of Seir: 'Watchman, what of the night?[↗](../../watchman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.21.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watchman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · For thus hath the Lord said unto me: Go, set a watchman; let him declare what he seeth\![↗](../../watchman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.21.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watchman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **water** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Water is the clear liquid in rivers, lakes, rain and the sea; people, animals and plants need it to live.[↗](../../water/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To water plants is to give them water.[↗](../../water/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Your eyes or mouth water when tears or spit come.[↗](../../water/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Waters» can mean a sea or a lake area.[↗](../../water/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To water something down is to add water so it is weaker, or to make an idea or a rule less strong.[↗](../../water/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual) «In hot water» means in trouble; «like a fish out of water» means uncomfortable; «water under the bridge» means it is over and forgiven.[↗](../../water/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (euphemism) «Make water», «pass water» (old, formal) mean to wee; «her waters broke» means a baby is about to be born.[↗](../../water/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) Exams and science say «H2O», «aqueous», «a volume of liquid», «a quantity of water» and «potable water» (safe to drink).[↗](../../water/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She drinks 8 cups of water a day.[↗](../../water/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each bottle holds 2 liters of water.[↗](../../water/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") How much water in all?[↗](../../water/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He waters 12 plants.[↗](../../water/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.[↗](../../water/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The smell of cookies made my mouth water.[↗](../../water/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.[↗](../../water/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fish breathe under water with their gills.[↗](../../water/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The water cycle moves water from the sea to the clouds.[↗](../../water/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Grab us 3 waters, mate, one each.[↗](../../water/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · You're in hot water now, you broke Mum's vase.[↗](../../water/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A vessel contains 6 litres of potable water; 2 litres are subsequently consumed.[↗](../../water/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") Ascertain the volume remaining.[↗](../../water/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Never swim in deep water without an adult.[↗](../../water/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.[↗](../../water/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the waters prevailed upon the earth a hundred and fifty days.[↗](../../water/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.[↗](../../water/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.8.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Can the reed-grass grow without water?[↗](../../water/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · Who hath bound the waters in his garment?[↗](../../water/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.30.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Unto him that is thirsty bring ye water\![↗](../../water/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.21.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../water/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") **watercolour** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Watercolour is a kind of paint that you mix with water; it gives light, see-through colours.[↗](../../watercolour/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A watercolour is a picture painted with this paint.[↗](../../watercolour/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We painted the sky in watercolour.[↗](../../watercolour/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her watercolour of the sea won a prize.[↗](../../watercolour/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wet the brush before you use the watercolours.[↗](../../watercolour/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Watercolour paint looks light and see-through.[↗](../../watercolour/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Let the first colour dry before painting the next.[↗](../../watercolour/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum had watercolours of old ships.[↗](../../watercolour/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **watercourse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A watercourse is any channel that water flows along, like a river, stream, brook, ditch or canal.[↗](../../watercourse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A small watercourse runs along the bottom of the field.[↗](../../watercourse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Farmers must not let chemicals get into watercourses.[↗](../../watercourse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The map shows every watercourse as a thin blue line.[↗](../../watercourse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Willows grow along the banks of the watercourse.[↗](../../watercourse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After heavy rain, the dry watercourse filled with water.[↗](../../watercourse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Australian creeks can be dry watercourses for much of the year.[↗](../../watercourse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And they shall spring up among the grass, as willows by the watercourses.[↗](../../watercourse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.44.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watercourse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever He will.[↗](../../watercourse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.21.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watercourse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And there shall be upon every lofty mountain, and upon every high hill streams and watercourses, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.[↗](../../watercourse/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.30.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../watercourse/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **waterfall** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over the edge of a cliff or steep rock and falls down.[↗](../../waterfall/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We walked to the waterfall in the forest.[↗](../../waterfall/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Niagara Falls is on the border of Canada and the USA.[↗](../../waterfall/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The waterfall roared as we got closer.[↗](../../waterfall/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world.[↗](../../waterfall/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rocks near a waterfall are slippery.[↗](../../waterfall/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The water crashes into a plunge pool.[↗](../../waterfall/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A rainbow appeared in the waterfall's spray.[↗](../../waterfall/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They lay in wait at the waterfalls up which I leaped like a silver flash.[↗](../../waterfall/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) … 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