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wade

/weɪd/

VERB

1. To walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

To move through water, mud, or another obstacle by walking, usually with difficulty because of resistance or depth.

1.1. Walking through shallow water

Describes walking through water that is deep enough to make ordinary walking difficult, such as crossing a river, stream, pond, or flooded area.

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  • avoid
  • bypass
  • stay out
  • remain

Examples

  • The hikers waded across the shallow stream to reach the other side.
  • The fisherman waded into the river to find a suitable fishing spot.
  • The children waded through the water near the shore.

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1.2. Moving through mud or difficult terrain

Describes walking or making one's way through a substance or environment that resists movement, such as mud, swampy ground, or deep snow.

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Examples

  • The explorers waded through the muddy swamp after the heavy rain.
  • We had to wade through deep snow to reach the cabin.
  • The workers waded through the flooded field to inspect the crops.

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VERB

2. To make progress through something difficult or demanding

To deal with or make one's way through a large, complicated, or tedious task that requires considerable time and effort.

2.1. Working through tedious tasks or information

Describes dealing with difficult or time-consuming work, documents, information, or responsibilities through sustained effort.

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Examples

  • She spent the afternoon wading through hundreds of pages of legal documents.
  • The researchers waded through extensive data to identify meaningful patterns.
  • He struggled to wade through the complicated paperwork before the deadline.

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VERB

3. To enter or engage in something forcefully or recklessly

To enter a situation, activity, or confrontation energetically, sometimes without considering the possible consequences.

3.1. Entering a situation or confrontation aggressively

Describes getting involved in a situation, argument, or activity with determination and force, often without hesitation or careful preparation.

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Antonyms

  • avoid
  • withdraw
  • retreat
  • back away
  • hesitate
  • dodge
  • evade

Examples

  • The manager waded into the heated argument to defend his employees.
  • She waded into the debate without hesitation.
  • The journalist waded into the controversy despite the potential criticism.

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