| Front | wade |
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| Back | wade /weɪd/ verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to walk through water that is not deep wade in (also wade into something) phrasal verb informal 1to enter a discussion, argument etc in a forceful and annoying way, often without thinking about the possible results: I wish you wouldn’t always wade in with your opinion. 2to move forward and attack someone: The police waded into the crowd swinging sticks. wade through something phrasal verb to read or deal with a lot of boring papers or written work: Each day Parkin wades through lengthy court reports. THESAURUS walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other: I missed the bus so I decided to walk. | We’ve walked about eight miles today. wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction: They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city. stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way: A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. | She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience. pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous: Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring. march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry: The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline. | Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology. wade to walk through deep water: We had to wade across the river. stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry: She turned and stomped off without looking back. |
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