wade

Everyday

1. To wade is to walk through water or mud, where it is hard to move. tree →
2. To wade through something is to deal with a lot of boring or difficult work slowly. tree →
3. To wade in is to join something, like a fight or argument, firmly. tree →

In the lessons

In nature and beach safety, children wade in shallow water, rock pools and streams; they learn to check the depth and the current, and that fast water even at knee height can knock you over. In science, wading birds like herons have long legs. In stories, heroes wade across rivers. Phrases: «wade through», «wade in», «wading pool», «wading bird».

Examples

• We waded across the shallow stream. tree →
• The children waded in the sea up to their knees. tree →
• Never wade into fast-flowing water. tree →
• The heron waded in the pond looking for fish. tree →
• I had to wade through a huge pile of homework. tree →
• The little ones played in the wading pool. tree →
• Wear old shoes when you wade in the river. tree →
• The farmer waded through the mud. tree →

Note

Past form: waded. Do not confuse with «weighed» (measured weight) or «wide». Safety: floodwater is dangerous to wade through, because it can be deep, fast and dirty.

In Jewish tradition

It means to walk through water or blood, here as a picture of victory over enemies.

Interpretation. The tradition reads this as a poetic picture of God's triumph over His people's foes.

Examples

• That thy foot may wade through blood, that the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies.' (Writings PSA.68.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past form: waded. Do not confuse with «weighed» (measured weight) or «wide». Safety: floodwater is dangerous to wade through, because it can be deep, fast and dirty.