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wade Synonyms

Another word for wade

Choosing another word for wade depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance that impedes movement.

Usage Example

"The fishermen had to paddle across the shallow river to reach the opposite bank."

Strong
paddle
slosh
Weak
plod
trudge
ford

• verb (Context 2)

To progress slowly and laboriously through a lengthy, tedious, or difficult task or body of information (usually followed by 'through').

Usage Example

"The legal team spent the entire weekend trying to plow through through hundreds of pages of financial records."

Strong
plow through
slog
plod
Weak
toil

• verb (Context 3)

To intervene or enter into a discussion, situation, or conflict in a forceful or energetic manner (usually followed by 'in' or 'into').

Usage Example

"The committee chairperson decided to step in into the debate before the disagreement delayed the vote."

Strong
step in
intervene
jump in
dive in
plunge in

• noun (Context 4)

An act of walking through shallow water or another liquid or soft substance.

Usage Example

"After a refreshing paddle in the cool mountain stream, the hikers sat on the bank to dry their feet."

Strong
paddle

Opposites of wade

The opposite of wade shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

withdraw
breeze through
hold back
back out
skim
See all opposites of wade

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