Meaning of the word wet in English

What does wet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wet

US /wet/

UK /wet/

covered or saturated with water or another liquid

Example:

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My clothes got completely wet in the rain.

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The dog shook itself, spraying everyone with wet fur.

Synonym:

damp moist soaked soggy

Synonym:

dry

denoting a type of climate or weather characterized by much rain

Example:

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We've had a very wet summer this year.

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The forecast is for wet and windy weather.

Synonym:

rainy drizzly showery

Synonym:

dry

to cover or saturate with water or another liquid

Example:

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Don't wet the floor, it's just been cleaned.

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He accidentally wet his pants.

Synonym:

moisten dampen soak saturate

Synonym:

dry

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