/weɪd/ /weɪd/ /weɪd/ (wād, wād, wād)

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move slowly and carefully through water, especially shallow water

“She decided to wade through the shallow stream.”

2. verb

to walk or move slowly and carefully into a situation or a place

“He had to wade through the crowds to get to the front row.”

3. noun

a slow and careful movement through water, especially shallow water

“The wade through the river was refreshing.”

4. noun

a slow and careful movement into a situation or a place

“The wade through bureaucratic red tape was frustrating.”