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wet

[wɛt]

wet Definition

  • 1covered or saturated with water or another liquid
  • 2showing a lack of forcefulness or strength of character

Using wet: Examples

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

  • Example

    The grass was wet with dew.

  • Example

    My clothes got wet in the rain.

  • Example

    The paint is still wet.

  • Example

    He has a wet sense of humor.

wet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wet

Antonyms for wet

Phrases with wet

  • inexperienced, naive, or immature

    Example

    He may be talented, but he's still wet behind the ears when it comes to managing a team.

  • to urinate on something

    Example

    The dog made the carpet wet.

  • wet one's whistle

    to have a drink, especially an alcoholic one

    Example

    After a long day at work, I like to stop by the pub and wet my whistle.

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Summary: wet in Brief

The term 'wet' [wɛt] describes something that is covered or saturated with water or another liquid. It can also refer to a lack of forcefulness or strength of character, as in 'He has a wet sense of humor.' The phrase 'wet behind the ears' denotes inexperience or naivety, while 'wet one's whistle' means to have a drink.

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