wade
gb/wˈeɪd/ us/wˈeɪd/
B1
English
~ 8400
gázol, átrágja magát, nekimegy, beleveti magát, séta a sekély vízben
VERB
B1
1
gázol
B1
Usage pattern:
to wade through [water/liquid/soft ground]
We had to wade through knee-deep water to reach the car.
Térdig érő vízen kellett átgázolnunk, hogy eljussunk az autóhoz.
The children waded into the lake until the water reached their waists.
A gyerekek addig gázoltak befelé a tóba, amíg a víz a derekukig nem ért.
Firefighters waded through floodwater to rescue the trapped family.
He rolled up his pants and waded across the shallow stream.
Tourists waded through thick mud after the heavy rain.
Learner examples
We waded through the cold river.
Átgázoltunk a hideg folyón.
The girl waded into the sea to her knees.
A lány térdig begázolt a tengerbe.
They waded through the mud after the storm.
He took off his shoes and waded in the lake.
People waded through the water in the street.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "wade" when the water is very deep and you cannot touch the bottom. In that case, "swim" is more natural. Also, we usually say "wade through" or "wade in/into" something, not "wade it" (say "wade through the river", not "wade the river" in modern usage).
Meaning
Walk through water or mud
Collocations
wade through water
|wade into the river
|wade across the stream
|wade in the shallows
|wade through mud
|wade knee-deep
Synonyms
paddle (Often suggests walking or playing in shallow water, especially at the edge of the sea or a pool.)
Antonyms
swim (Describes moving through deeper water by using your arms and legs, not walking on the bottom.)
Themes
nature
|travel
|daily life
Definition
To walk in water, mud, or another soft, wet thing that makes it hard to move.
To walk through water, mud, or another liquid or soft substance that is deep enough to slow or partly cover your legs.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to wade through [a large amount of difficult or boring material]
I spent the afternoon wading through a stack of insurance forms.
Az egész délutánt azzal töltöttem, hogy átrágtam magam egy halom biztosítási nyomtatványon.
Students have to wade through hundreds of pages of reading before the exam.
A diákoknak a vizsga előtt több száz oldalnyi olvasnivalón kell átrágniuk magukat.
Journalists waded through thousands of leaked emails to find the key details.
She waded through the technical report, looking for anything important.
He waded through endless online reviews before choosing a new phone.
Learner examples
I had to wade through 200 emails this morning.
Ma reggel 200 e-mailen kellett átrágnom magam.
She waded through many long reports for her job.
A munkája miatt sok hosszú jelentésen kellett átrágnia magát.
We waded through a lot of boring text in that book.
He waded through pages of instructions before he started.
They waded through all the files to find the answer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "wade" alone for this meaning, but it almost always appears as "wade through" plus what you are working on (for example, "wade through the report", not just "wade the report").
Meaning
Work slowly through many things
Collocations
wade through paperwork
|wade through emails
|wade through data
|wade through reports
|wade through applications
|wade through legal documents
Synonyms
plow through (Very close in meaning; slightly more informal and can sound more determined or stubborn.)
Antonyms
whip through (Informal; means to finish something very quickly and easily, the opposite of moving slowly with difficulty.)
Themes
work
|education
|daily life
Definition
To slowly read or work through a lot of boring or difficult things, like papers or emails.
To deal with or read a large amount of boring, difficult, or detailed material in a slow and tiring way.
VERB
C1
3
nekimegy
B2
Usage pattern:
to wade into [an argument / opponent / issue]
The coach waded into the referee after the final whistle.
Az edző a lefújás után keményen nekiment a játékvezetőnek.
Commentators waded into the government for its slow response.
A kommentátorok keményen nekimentek a kormánynak a lassú reagálása miatt.
He waded into the fight without thinking about the risks.
Critics waded into the company over its treatment of workers.
Online users quickly waded into the debate on social media.
Learner examples
He waded into the fight to help his friend.
Belevetette magát a verekedésbe, hogy segítsen a barátjának.
Many people waded into the online debate.
Sokan hevesen belevetették magukat az online vitába.
The reporter waded into the company with hard questions.
Fans waded into the argument about the team.
The teacher waded into the discussion and gave her view.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this is usually used with "in" or "into" ("wade into the discussion", "wade in with questions"). Using "wade" alone in this sense can sound incomplete.
Meaning
Attack or criticize forcefully
Collocations
wade into the argument
|wade into the debate
|wade into his opponent
|wade into the crowd
|wade in with criticism
|wade into the issue
Synonyms
lay into (Informal; very similar for strong criticism or attack, often sounds more emotional or angry.)
Antonyms
hold back (Means to stay out of a fight or discussion or to not express strong criticism.)
Themes
conflict
|communication
|sports
|relationships
Definition
To suddenly and strongly attack, criticize, or join a fight or argument.
To attack, criticize, or physically hit someone or something in a strong, energetic, and often sudden way, especially by entering directly into a fight, argument, or activity.
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
to go for a wade in [water]
We went for a quick wade in the sea before lunch.
Ebéd előtt tettünk egy gyors sétát a tenger sekély vizében.
After the hike, they enjoyed a cool wade in the river shallows.
A túra után jólesett nekik egy hűsítő séta a folyó sekély vizében.
The children had a gentle wade in the rock pools.
A brief wade in the lake was enough to cool our feet.
She took off her shoes and had a wade along the shore.
Learner examples
We went for a wade in the river.
Tettünk egy sétát a folyó sekély részén.
The kids had a wade in the shallow water.
A gyerekek tettek egy sétát a sekély vízben.
After work, he enjoyed a short wade in the sea.
They took off their shoes for a wade in the lake.
I had a nice wade in the cool water.
Meaning
Short walk in shallow water
Collocations
have a wade
|go for a wade
|a gentle wade
|a quick wade
|a refreshing wade
|a shallow wade
Synonyms
paddle (In British English, often used as a noun for a short walk or play in shallow water at the beach or in a stream.)
Antonyms
swim (Involves full-body movement in deeper water, not just walking in shallow water.)
Themes
leisure
|nature
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
A short walk in shallow water for fun.
A short, usually relaxed walk in shallow water or another liquid, often for pleasure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wade
IPA
GB/wˈeɪd/
US/wˈeɪd/
Syllables & stress
wade (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (wade)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: wade
- 3rd Person Singular: wades
- Present Participle: wading
- Past: waded
Word family
Forms
wades
verb
wading
verb
waded
verb
Core family
wader
noun
Advanced or less common
wadeable
adjective
Expressions
wade in
1/wˈeɪd ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Enter a situation forcefully
To suddenly enter a situation, fight, or discussion with a lot of energy, often giving strong help, opinions, or attacks.
Examples
- When the argument got loud, the teacher waded in to calm everyone down.
- Reporters quickly waded in, asking tough questions.
- He saw two men fighting and waded in without thinking.
wade into
1/wˈeɪd ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Attack or tackle energetically
To attack or criticize someone or something strongly, or to start dealing with a difficult task with a lot of energy.
Examples
- She waded into the pile of dishes as soon as she got home.
- Commentators waded into the company for its poor safety record.
- The team waded into the project, working late every night.
wade through
1/wˈeɪd θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
Slowly work through a lot
To slowly read or deal with a large amount of boring, difficult, or detailed things, like forms, reports, or messages.
Examples
- I had to wade through hundreds of emails after my vacation.
- Researchers waded through masses of data before publishing their results.
- She waded through a long contract before signing it.