Hydrated
/ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving absorbed water or having water added.
/ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
Having absorbed water; supplied with water
After a long run, it's important to be hydrated and drink plenty of water.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're a plant that's been given water! You're hydrated – your leaves are perky and happy. It's like you've had a nice, big drink.
👶 For kids: When something has water in it, it's hydrated! Like when you drink water, you are hydrated!
More Examples
The soil needs to be hydrated before planting the seeds.
Her skin looked hydrated after applying the moisturizer.
How It's Used
"The patient was hydrated intravenously after suffering severe dehydration."
"The cells must be hydrated to function properly."
"It is important to stay hydrated, especially during exercise."
Being in a state of hydration; having had water added.
/ˈhaɪdreɪtɪd/
In a state of hydration
Her skin looked smooth and hydrated after using the moisturizing cream.
💡 Simply: When your skin feels soft and smooth because it's had enough water. Like when you drink water and your lips aren't dry.
👶 For kids: When something is hydrated, it has water inside! Your body feels great when you're hydrated because you drank water!
More Examples
He made sure to stay hydrated during the hike.
The athlete stayed hydrated before the game to perform at his best.
How It's Used
"Use a hydrating face mask to get a hydrated complexion."
"Staying hydrated prevents fatigue and promotes good health."
"She felt more alert when she was properly hydrated."
From Latin *hydrātus*, past participle of *hydrāre* "to supply with water," from Greek *hydōr* "water."
The term 'hydrated' has been in use since the mid-19th century, initially used in scientific contexts to describe the addition of water to a substance.
Memory tip
Think of a plant that has absorbed water and is no longer wilted.