wades

The word “wades” has 1 syllable: wades

It's pronounced as /weɪdz/


What is synonym and antonym for wades?

In the thesaurus, “wades” has 6 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wades along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wades

  • bathe
  • paddle
  • splash
  • stumble
  • trek
  • trudges

Antonyms for wades

  • basks
  • breaks
  • dallies
  • idles
  • lazes
  • lets up
  • relaxes
  • rests
  • shirks
  • slackens
  • unwinds

Meanings of wades

  • noun
    1. An act of wading.
    2. A ford; a place to cross a river.
  • verb
    1. To walk through water or something that impedes progress.
    2. To progress with difficulty.
    3. To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading.
    4. To enter recklessly.

Example Sentences

  • In the serene pond, the graceful heron wades silently, patiently waiting for its prey.
  • The angler expertly wades into the river, searching for the perfect spot to cast a line.
  • As the water recedes, the explorer confidently wades through the shallow creek, uncovering hidden gems in the mud.
  • The egret elegantly wades through the marsh, its long legs allowing it to navigate the shallow water effortlessly.
  • With waterproof boots, the biologist fearlessly wades into the swamp to study the unique ecosystem.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wades, such as: basks, bathe, breaks, dallies, idles, lazes, lets up.

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