wet

/wɛt/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or soaked with liquid

“The wet pavement made it difficult to walk.”

2. verb

to make or become wet

“The rain wet the grass.”

3. noun

a state of being wet or humid

“The wet weather ruined our outdoor plans.”

4. adverb

in a wet state or condition

“The plants were doing well in the wet soil.”

5. interjection

an expression of surprise or shock, used when something is suddenly wet

“Wet! I just spilled water all over my shirt.”

Synonyms

  • damp
  • moist
  • slippery

Antonyms

  • dry
  • dusty