wad·ed | wad·ing
Definition of WADE
intransitive verb
1 : to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance than air
2 : to move or proceed with difficulty or labor <wade through the crowd> <wade through all the evidence>
3 : to set to work or attack with determination or vigor —used with in or into <wade into a task>
transitive verb
: to pass or cross by wading
— wad·able or wade·able adjective
Origin of WADE
Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go
First Known Use: 13th century
definition from www.merriam-webster.com
I hadn't even realized that wade had such depth or variance in meaning until I started this blog. I was only aware of definition 1; this is why I love words so much and am absolutely intimidated by them at the same time.
Definition of WADE
intransitive verb
1 : to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance than air
2 : to move or proceed with difficulty or labor <wade through the crowd> <wade through all the evidence>
3 : to set to work or attack with determination or vigor —used with in or into <wade into a task>
transitive verb
: to pass or cross by wading
— wad·able or wade·able adjective
Origin of WADE
Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go
First Known Use: 13th century
definition from www.merriam-webster.com
I hadn't even realized that wade had such depth or variance in meaning until I started this blog. I was only aware of definition 1; this is why I love words so much and am absolutely intimidated by them at the same time.
here's one for you that I just learned (check out def'n 3) =)
ReplyDeleteDefinition of GALLEY
1: a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: as a : a long low ship used for war and trading especially in the Mediterranean Sea from the Middle Ages to the 19th century; also : galleass b : a warship of classical antiquity — compare bireme, trireme c : a large open boat (as a gig) formerly used in England
2: the kitchen and cooking apparatus especially of a ship or airplane
3a : an oblong tray to hold especially a single column of set type b : a proof of typeset matter especially in a single column before being made into pages
definition from www.merriam-webster.com
I was so surprised! Words are amazing.
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ReplyDeleteAnnie, you have no idea how much I enjoy getting a small peep into what goes on in your brilliant mind. I value the insights you have given me and the knowledge you pass on. Thank you.
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aww...Milly! :*) my heart, my heart!!!
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