wade
1wade
verb \ˈwād\wad·edwad·ing
Definition of WADE
intransitive verb
1
: to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance than air
2
: to move or proceed with difficulty or labor <wade through the crowd> <wade through all the evidence>
3
: to set to work or attack with determination or vigor —used with in or into <wade into a task>
transitive verb
: to pass or cross by wading
— wad·able or wade·able \ˈwā-də-bəl\ adjective
See Examples of WADE
- We waded into the ocean.
- I jumped off the boat and waded back to shore.
- Police waded into the crowd.
- We waded through the crowded bus station.
- It took several weeks to wade through all the evidence.
- We waded our way through the crowd.
Origin of WADE
Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go
First Known Use: 13th century
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