Waded Meaning in English
word · lemma: wade
ˈweɪdɪd
WAY-did
wˈeɪdɪd
WAY-did
Definition
To walk through water or another substance that is not deep, usually with some effort.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes moving slowly through water, mud, or similar. Often used for water that is not very deep. Common phrases: 'waded into the water', 'waded through paperwork' (figurative). Rarely used outside these contexts.
Spanish: vadearPortuguese (BR): atravessar a pé (em água rasa) - vadiar (em água)Portuguese (PT): atravessar a pé (em água rasa) - vadiar (em água)Chinese (Simplified): 蹚过 - 涉水Chinese (Traditional): 蹚過 - 涉水Hindi: पार करना (पानी में चलकर)Arabic: خاض (في الماء)Bengali: গড়িয়ে হাঁটা - কাদায় হাঁটাRussian: брести - переходить вбродJapanese: 歩いて渡る - 水の中を歩くVietnamese: lộiKorean: 걸어서 건너다 - 헤치며 나아가다Turkish: su içinde yürümek - bata çıka yürümekUrdu: پانی میں چلنا - دلدل سے گزرناIndonesian: berenang di air dangkal - menyeberang dengan berjalan
Example Sentences
He waded across the shallow river.
basic
She waded through the puddles after the rain.
basic
The dog waded into the lake to fetch the stick.
basic
We waded through mud to get to the campsite.
natural
She waded into the conversation, even though she didn’t know anyone.
natural
I waded through a pile of emails this morning.
natural