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wade

Pronunciation: [weɪd]

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Learn how to use wade in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to walk through water that is not very deep. It’s like stepping into a shallow part of a pool or a river and moving slowly through it.

Example

The kids waded in the river, splashing each other with water.

Example

She didn't wade into the water because it was too cold for her.

Example

Did you wade across the stream to get to the other side?

Context: “struggle”

(verb) to move through something difficult, like a tough situation or a lot of work. It’s when you are trying to get through something that makes it hard to keep going.

Example

He waded through the pile of homework and finished it all before dinner.

Example

She didn't wade through the problems; instead, she chose to ignore them.

Example

How did you manage to wade through all your responsibilities this week?

How to pronounce wade

Pronunciation: [weɪd]

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