wet
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.covered or soaked with water or another liquid.
adj.covered, saturated, or impregnated with water or another liquid; the primary literal sense.
Simple“Be careful walking on the floor because it is still wet from the mop.”
In context“The hikers were completely wet by the time they reached the cabin, as their waterproof gear had failed during the storm.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.used to describe weather when it is raining.
adj.characterised by rain or frequent precipitation.
Simple“We had very wet weather during our holiday in Scotland.”
In context“The forecast predicts a wet weekend, which may force the organisers to move the outdoor concert into the local town hall.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describes someone who is weak or has no strength of character.
adj.denoting a person perceived as weak, ineffectual, or lacking in resolve.
Simple“Don't be so wet; just tell him that you disagree with his plan.”
In context“The manager was often criticised for being too wet to discipline staff who consistently arrived late for their shifts.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a lab or scientist working with chemicals or biological samples.
adj.pertaining to laboratory work involving chemicals, drugs, or biological matter in liquid form.
Simple“She spent the afternoon in the wet lab testing the new blood samples.”
In context“The transition from theoretical modeling to wet chemistry requires a significant shift in safety protocols and equipment handling.”
Antonyms - 05 A2 Elementary
v.to put water or liquid on something.
v.to cover or saturate something with liquid; to make something wet.
Simple“You should wet the cloth before you try to wipe the table.”
In context“The gardener carefully wetted the soil around the seedlings to ensure they stayed hydrated during the heatwave.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
v.to accidentally go to the toilet in your clothes or bed.
v.to involuntarily discharge urine into one's clothing or bedding.
Simple“The puppy was so excited to see us that he wet the floor.”
In context“Parents often worry when a child who has been dry for months suddenly starts to wet the bed again.”
- 07 B1 Intermediate
n.liquid, moisture, or rainy weather.
n.liquid or moisture in the environment; often refers specifically to rain.
Simple“Come inside and get out of the wet before you catch a cold.”
In context“The morning wet still clung to the grass, soaking through the hikers' boots within minutes of leaving the trail.”
From Middle English wet (“wet, moistened”), wett, wette, past participle of Middle English weten (“to wet”), from Old English wǣtan (“to wet, moisten, water”), from Proto-West Germanic wātijan, from Proto-Germanic wētijaną (“to wet, make wet”), from Proto-Indo-European *wed- (“water, wet”) (also the source of water). Cognate with Scots weit, wete (“to wet”), Saterland Frisian wäitje (“to wet; drench”), Icelandic væta (“to wet”). Compare also Middle English weet (“wet”), from Old English wǣt (“wet, moist, rainy”), from Proto-West Germanic wāt, from Proto-Germanic wētaz (“wet, moist”), related to Scots weit, weet, wat (“wet”), North Frisian wiat, weet, wäit (“wet”), Saterland Frisian wäit (“wet”), West Frisian wiet (“wet”), Middle Dutch wet (“wet, damp, watery”), Swedish and Norwegian våt (“wet”), Danish våd (“wet”), Faroese vátur (“wet”), Icelandic votur (“wet”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.