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Meaning of wade

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wade

Pronunciation:/weɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of wading.

    Example: We had to be careful during our dangerous wade across the river.}}

  2. A ford; a place to cross a river.

verb

Definitions

  1. To walk through water or something that impedes progress.

  2. To progress with difficulty

    Example: to wade through a dull book

  3. To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading

    Example: wading swamps and rivers

  4. To enter recklessly.

    Example: to wade into a fight or a debate