wade
/weɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /weɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwād/ (ame, mw)
wade — verb
- wadepresent simple I / you / we / they
- wadeshe / she / it
- wadedpast simple
- wading-ing form
1. to walk with effort through water, mud, or another thick liquid that reaches at
to walk with effort through water, mud, or another thick liquid that reaches at least partway up your legs
Christopher waded through the flooded path to reach his grandmother's house.
collocation: wade through [substance]
After the storm, Rania had to wade through knee-deep mud to get to the bus stop.
pattern: wade through + measure + [substance]
The hikers waded across the cold mountain stream, holding their backpacks above their heads.
Sora carefully waded into the river to help the stranded ducklings reach the bank.
Felipe waded through the thick weeds at the edge of the pond looking for his lost keys.
文法句型
wade + through/across/into + [substance]
用法筆記
The substance being waded through is usually named with through or across. Depth is often described with a body-part measure (knee-deep, waist-deep).
常見錯誤
2. to spend time moving around in shallow water, usually for fun or to cool yoursel
to spend time moving around in shallow water, usually for fun or to cool yourself down
The children waded in the warm sea water as the sun began to set over the coast.
wade in [body of water] for leisure
Hoa waded barefoot along the edge of the lake, collecting smooth stones for her collection.
Zuri and her younger brother waded in the shallow end of the public pool all afternoon.
Vivek waded through the calm tide pools, watching tiny crabs scurry between the rocks.
Jisoo waded in the cool mountain stream to escape the intense afternoon heat of summer.
- paddle
more common in British English for walking barefoot in shallow water; implies play rather than movement
文法句型
wade + in/along + [body of water]
用法筆記
This sense emphasises enjoyment rather than necessity. The water is shallow enough that walking requires no special effort, and barefoot is common in descriptions. Distinguish from sense 1 (WALK THROUGH WATER), where the focus is on effort and crossing.
wade — noun
1. a short walk through shallow water or a similar liquid, done for a purpose or fo
a short walk through shallow water or a similar liquid, done for a purpose or for enjoyment
A quick wade across the creek brought them to the picnic area on the other side.
pattern: a + wade + across [body of water]
After a refreshing wade in the sea, Otis sat on the sand to dry his feet.
The morning wade through the dewy grass soaked Élise's shoes completely.
Rin enjoyed a peaceful wade in the lagoon before breakfast each morning during the trip.
A short wade into the cool water helped Christopher wash the sand off his sunburned legs.
文法句型
a + wade + through/across + [water]
用法筆記
Typically used with an indefinite article (a wade) or a descriptive modifier (a quick wade, a refreshing wade). Less common than the verb form; appears mostly in informal or descriptive writing.