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wet

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adjective

ˈwet How to pronounce wet (audio)
wetter; wettest
1
a
: consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water)
b
of natural gas : containing appreciable quantities of readily condensable hydrocarbons
2
: rainy
wet weather
3
: still moist enough to smudge or smear
wet paint
4
a
: drunk sense 1a
a wet driver
b
: having or advocating a policy permitting the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages
a wet county
a wet candidate
5
: preserved in liquid
6
: employing or done by means of or in the presence of water or other liquid
wet extraction of copper
7
: overly sentimental
8
British
a
: lacking strength of character : weak, spineless
b
: belonging to the moderate or liberal wing of the Conservative party
wetly adverb
wetness noun

wet

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noun

1
: water
also : moisture, wetness
2
: rainy weather : rain
3
: an advocate of a policy of permitting the sale of intoxicating liquors
4
British : one who is wet

wet

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verb

wet or wetted; wetting

transitive verb

1
: to make wet
2
: to urinate in or on
wet his pants

intransitive verb

1
: to become wet
2
: urinate
Phrases
all wet
: completely wrong : in error
wet behind the ears
: immature, inexperienced
wet one's whistle
: to take a drink especially of liquor

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for wet

wet, damp, dank, moist, humid mean covered or more or less soaked with liquid.

wet usually implies saturation but may suggest a covering of a surface with water or something (such as paint) not yet dry.

slipped on the wet pavement

damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

clothes will mildew if stored in a damp place

dank implies a more distinctly disagreeable or unwholesome dampness.

a prisoner in a cold, dank cell

moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

treat the injury with moist heat

humid applies to the presence of much water vapor in the air.

a hot, humid climate

Example Sentences

Adjective a pile of wet clothes Be careful not to slip on the wet floor. My hair is still wet. My shoes got wet when I stepped in the puddle. The grass was wet with dew. Don't touch the paint. It's still wet. Noun We stayed out in the wet all afternoon. winced as he walked out into the wet without any protection Verb I wet a sponge under the faucet. Avoid wetting the leaves when you water the plant. The morning dew had wet his shoes. The little boy accidentally wet his pants. I laughed so hard I almost wet myself. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
When used with a blow dryer, this vented brush from Yves Durif can speed up the drying process in wet hair. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 13 Sep. 2022 At the time, Fox showed up in a jaw-dropping sheer, sparkling Mugler gown and metallic thong, styled with a wet hair look—à la Kim Kardashian at the 2016 VMAs. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 What ensues is a dialogue wherein the djinn explains his various loves and captivities to Alithea, who listens enraptured with her wet hair wrapped in a towel. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 The flexible bristles run through wet, tangled hair easily, which Farris says is great for fine, fragile or damaged hair. Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 On wet hair, spritz in this spray to avoid any post-styling flyaways. ELLE, 10 June 2022 For best results, massage a dime-sized portion of Pureology Hydrate Shampoo into your wet hair, starting at your scalp and working down to the ends. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Her tip is to blowdry it in wet hair, then style to maintain volume all day. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2022 The Marry Me star started the clip fresh out of the shower in a white robe with wet hair. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Apr. 2022
Noun
As a wet-behind-the-ears engineer designing chips, I was hired by Paine Webber to track semiconductor companies soon after the bull’s birth. Andy Kessler, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 His 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is undeniably quick, but there's one problem: he's never raced it in the wet. Gregory Leporati, Ars Technica, 10 July 2022 Their wide-brimmed, straw Easter bonnets were perfect guards against the wet. Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 Next, Greene says, fill the vessel with just enough water to avoid getting the leaf wet. Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021 That seesaw in weather conditions—from bone dry to sopping wet—is a taste of what’s to come as the Earth heats up, scientists say. Anne C. Mulkern, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2021 Understanding the catastrophes that preceded Mars’ transition from a wet to a dry planet could offer clues about where the Earth’s own geological future is headed, Coradini said. orlandosentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021 Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, then fold in most of the chocolate chips. Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021 Bea stared at the flared ends of her trousers, soaking up the wet. Esther Freud, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
Verb
The biggest problem early on when plants are trying to root into the surrounding soil is a dry root ball or too little moisture to wet the planting site. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Many vomit or wet themselves, and some give up flying altogether. Kate Murphy, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Spray bottles, cool packs and ice can also be used to wet and cool down a dog, according to the AKC. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 For removing tough stains on stainless-steel appliances, wet a thick, clean towel with distilled white vinegar that has been brought to a boil. Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022 For pesky colored candle wax, wet a white terry cloth towel with a small amount of rubbing alcohol and gently dab the stain until the color is removed. Carmen Collins, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2020 The back must stay dry during that entire period, which means no bathing or showering (sponge baths that don't wet the back are allowed). Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 Barring further catastrophes in that room, Hayden will have a luxury Williams did not in 2020 — a non-conference season in which to wet his feet. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 For those with natural curls, Taylor also says not to wet your hair for three days. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, partly from past participle of weten to wet & partly from Old English wǣt wet; akin to Old Norse vātr wet, Old English wæter water

Verb

Middle English weten, from Old English wǣtan, from wǣt, adjective

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wet was before the 12th century

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