wade
verb (used without object)
to walk in water, when partially immersed.
waded
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past participleof wade.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof wade.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
wadeverb (used without object)to walk in water, when partially immersed.
Example Sentences
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Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky, knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some venturing into a supermarket while others floated their belongings in plastic tubs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
As they waded into the calm shallows of the Channel, their "taxi boat" came into view.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
She did this countless times across her decades of unwavering support for the queer community, softening and sharpening her humor according to the severity of whatever topic she waded into.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nine hours and 57 minutes after entering the water, the American swimmer waded ashore in France, having broken the world record for the fastest crossing at the age of 15.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
As I waded through all the pad-slapping and high-fiving, I took another look at the stands.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
