wading

The word “wading” has 2 syllables: wad-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪdɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for wading?

In the thesaurus, “wading” has 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for wading

  • bathe
  • exerting
  • paddle
  • scrabbling
  • scratching
  • splash
  • stumble
  • trek
  • trudging

Antonyms for wading

  • breaking
  • bumming
  • chilling
  • dallying
  • idling
  • lazing
  • letting up
  • loafing
  • lounging
  • resting
  • shirking
  • slackening

Meanings of wading

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who wades.
  • adjective
    1. Appropriate to wade in.
    2. Which wades (usually said of birds).

Example Sentences

  • The children joyfully splashed in the shallow water, wading along the riverbank.
  • With binoculars in hand, the birdwatcher carefully observed the heron wading in the tranquil pond.
  • Despite the cool temperature, the adventurer embraced the challenge of wading through the refreshing mountain stream.
  • The flamingos gracefully glided through the marsh, elegantly wading in search of food.
  • The angler, equipped with fishing gear, spent the peaceful afternoon wading in the clear creek.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wading, such as: bathe, breaking, bumming, chilling, dallying, exerting, idling.

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