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Wade: meaning, definitions and examples

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wade

 

[ weɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

crossing water

To wade means to walk through water or another substance that impedes progress, typically up to the knees. It often refers to the action of moving through shallow water, such as in a river or a lake.

Synonyms

plod, slog, trudge

Examples of usage

  • We decided to wade across the river to reach the island.
  • The children love to wade in the shallow end of the beach.
  • He waded through the creek to find a good fishing spot.

Translations

Translations of the word "wade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar na água

🇮🇳 पानी में चलना

🇩🇪 waten

🇮🇩 melangkah di air

🇺🇦 йти по воді

🇵🇱 iść w wodzie

🇯🇵 水を歩く

🇫🇷 marcher dans l'eau

🇪🇸 caminar en el agua

🇹🇷 suda yürümek

🇰🇷 물속을 걷다

🇸🇦 المشي في الماء

🇨🇿 kráčet ve vodě

🇸🇰 prechádzať vodou

🇨🇳 在水中走

🇸🇮 hoditi v vodi

🇮🇸 vandra í vatni

🇰🇿 суда жүру

🇬🇪 წყალში სიარული

🇦🇿 suda getmək

🇲🇽 caminar en el agua

Etymology

The word 'wade' has its origins in the Old English word 'wadian', which meant to go or to move. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic *wađōną and has cognates in several Germanic languages. Over the centuries, 'wade' has evolved in its use and spelling, but it retained the core meaning of moving through a fluid medium. The word has also been influenced by Middle English, where forms like 'waden' were used. The association of wading with water has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, connecting the term with activities such as fishing and recreational bathing as well as the practical necessity of crossing water bodies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,099, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.