Wetted: meaning, definitions and examples
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wetted
[ หwษtษชd ]
past action
Wetted is the past tense of the verb 'wet', which means to make something wet or damp. It can refer to the act of applying moisture or water to an object or surface. In a broader context, it may also imply the condition of being moistened or soaked. The term is used in various contexts such as gardening, cleaning, and cooking.
Synonyms
dampened, moistened, saturated, soaked.
Examples of usage
- He wetted the sponge before cleaning the table.
- She wetted her hair before styling.
- The gardener wetted the soil to encourage seed growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "wetted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น molhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nass
- feucht
- befeuchtet
๐ฎ๐ฉ basah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะณะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ mokry
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฟกใใ (ใฌใใ)
๐ซ๐ท humide
๐ช๐ธ mojado
๐น๐ท ฤฑslak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ (jeojeun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุชู ุจุงูู ุงุก (mubtal bil-ma')
๐จ๐ฟ mokrรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ mokrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆนฟ็ (shฤซ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ moker
๐ฎ๐ธ votur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปั (suly)
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแแ แ (mshvenieri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ islanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ mojado
Etymology
The word 'wet' originates from the Old English 'wรฆt,' which signifies something that is moist or lacking in dryness. This Old English term is akin to the North Germanic 'vatr' (Icelandic) and the Dutch 'nat.' The transformation into 'wetted' as a past participle demonstrates how the English language adapts verbs into different grammatical forms. Over centuries, 'wet' has evolved to encompass various meanings, extending beyond merely making something damp to include figurative uses in contexts like emotional states. When used in literature and common conversation, 'wetted' maintains its basic meaning but can also provide deeper connotations depending on the context.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,040, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19042 abhorrence
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