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    Default 'Waters' is very biblical and old-fashioned.

    'Waters' is very biblical or old-fashioned. It is not used very often. It is used to refer to the sea or a large body of water.. Also, if you go a a spring which has supposed healing powers, you cay say you are 'going to partake of the waters'.

    Is the underlined part true?

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    Default Re: 'Waters' is very biblical and old-fashioned.

    'Waters' is used, especially in speaking of inland waters and coastal waters, and, metaphorically, murky/uncharted waters. If you are someone who goes to spas, then you will take the waters.
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    Default Re: 'Waters' is very biblical and old-fashioned.

    Thanks, Fivejedjon.

    Can I conclude from your answer that 'Waters' is very biblical and old-fashioned. is not correct?

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    Default Re: 'Waters' is very biblical and old-fashioned.

    Yes, you can.

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