wade

[weɪd]

wade Definition

• 1. to walk through water or other liquid that is not very deep
• 2. to become involved in a difficult situation or discussion
• 3. to spend time dealing with a lot of boring or unpleasant work

Using wade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had to wade across the river to get to the other side.

• Example

  I had to wade through a lot of paperwork before I could start my new job.

• Example

  The politician had to wade through a barrage of questions from reporters.

• Example

  She waded into the debate, arguing passionately for her position.

• Example

  After the storm, we had to wade through the flooded streets to get home.

wade Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wade

• paddle
• splash
• trudge
• plod
• delve

Antonyms for wade

• float
• swim

Phrases with wade

• wade in

  to become involved in a situation or discussion without thinking about it carefully first

  Example

  He just waded in and started criticizing everyone without knowing all the facts.

• wade through

  to spend time dealing with a lot of boring or unpleasant work

  Example

  I had to wade through hundreds of emails before I found the one I was looking for.

• wade into

  to become involved in a situation or discussion in a forceful or aggressive way

  Example

  The boss waded into the meeting, demanding to know why the project was behind schedule.

Origins of wade

from Old English 'wadan', meaning 'to go, proceed'

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Summary: wade in Brief

To 'wade' [weɪd] means to walk through shallow water or to engage in a difficult situation or discussion. It can also mean to spend time dealing with a lot of boring or unpleasant work. Examples include 'We had to wade across the river' and 'I had to wade through a lot of paperwork.' Phrases include 'wade in,' meaning to become involved without thinking, and 'wade through,' meaning to deal with unpleasant work.