Aquarius
Aquarius (noun) means a constellation and zodiac sign, symbolised by a person pouring water, covering roughly late January to mid-February. Example: “She's an Aquarius, so her birthday is in early February.”
How to use Aquarius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe zodiac sign for people born in late January to mid-February, symbolised by a water-carrier.
Word forms
Aquariuses plural
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She's an _____, so her birthday is in early February.
Etymology
From Latin aquarius, "water carrier," from aqua, "water" — a translation of an older Mesopotamian image of a god pouring water.
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What does “Aquarius” mean?
The word “Aquarius” means a constellation and zodiac sign, symbolised by a person pouring water, covering roughly late January to mid-February. In plain terms, the zodiac sign for people born in late January to mid-February, symbolised by a water-carrier.
How do you pronounce “Aquarius”?
“Aquarius” is pronounced uh-KWEH-uh-ree-uhs (/əˈkwɛəɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aquarius” in a sentence?
Here is “Aquarius” used in a sentence: “She's an Aquarius, so her birthday is in early February.”
What is another word for “Aquarius”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Aquarius” include Water Carrier and Water-Bearer.
What is the opposite of “Aquarius”?
The opposite of “Aquarius” — its antonyms — is Leo.
What part of speech is “Aquarius”?
“Aquarius” is a noun.
Where does the word “Aquarius” come from?
The word “Aquarius” comes from Latin. From Latin aquarius, "water carrier," from aqua, "water" — a translation of an older Mesopotamian image of a god pouring water.