wades
/weɪdz/
NOUN
1. An act of wading
The act of walking through water or another substance that makes movement difficult.
1.1. Walking through water
The act of moving on foot through water, usually where it is shallow enough to walk.
Synonyms
- paddles
- walks through water
- passes through water
- crosses water
- fords
Examples
- The heron wades silently through the pond while searching for prey.
- The angler wades into the river to find a suitable fishing spot.
Related Words
- ford
- stream
- river
- shallow water
- crossing
NOUN
2. A place to cross a river
A shallow place in a river or stream where people can cross on foot.
2.1. Shallow river crossing
A shallow section of a river or stream that allows people or animals to cross without swimming.
Synonyms
- ford
- crossing
- river crossing
Examples
- The map showed a place where the river wades could be crossed safely.
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VERB
3. Walking through water or an obstacle
To walk through water, mud, or another substance that slows or obstructs movement.
3.1. Moving through water
Walking through a body of water, such as a river, pond, or swamp, rather than swimming.
Synonyms
- paddles
- splashes
- walks through
- crosses
- fords
- passes through
Examples
- The angler wades into the river to find the perfect fishing spot.
- The egret wades through the marsh while searching for food.
- The biologist wades into the swamp to study its ecosystem.
Related Words
3.2. Moving through difficult terrain
Walking with effort through mud, deep snow, or another material that makes movement slow and difficult.
Synonyms
- plods
- trudges
- struggles
- plows
- pushes through
Examples
- The hikers wades through the muddy trail after the heavy rain.
Related Words
- mud
- snow
- terrain
- obstacle
- difficulty
VERB
4. Progressing with difficulty
To make progress through a challenging task or situation with considerable effort.
4.1. Working through a difficult task
Making slow or strenuous progress while dealing with demanding work, problems, or complicated material.
Synonyms
- struggles
- toils
- labors
- plods
- slogs
- works through
- plows through
- perseveres
Antonyms
Examples
- She wades through a large amount of paperwork every morning.
- The team wades through complicated technical problems to finish the project.
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VERB
5. Entering recklessly
To enter a situation or activity forcefully, eagerly, or without carefully considering the consequences.
5.1. Entering a situation without caution
Getting involved in a situation or activity abruptly or aggressively, often without considering the risks.
Synonyms
- plunges
- dives
- rushes
- charges
- launches into
Antonyms
- hesitates
- holds back
- refrains
- withdraws
Examples
- He wades into the argument without understanding what started it.
Related Words
- risk
- involvement
- impulsiveness
- boldness
- recklessness