Synonyms for

Wading

Verb / ˈweɪdɪŋ / Another word for wading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to walk through water or other liquid, especially with some effort

Synonyms & similar words

compact pack ram bundle wade jampack chockup jam cram wad splashing sloshing trudging plodding slogging stomping paddling dabbling soaking stepping treading wallowing walking swimming diving wetting immersing drowning floating bobbing

Example sentences

  1. The children were wading in the shallow end of the pool.
  2. The fishermen were wading through the river to catch some fish.
  3. The dog was wading in the creek to cool off.
  4. We had to wade through the crowd to get to the stage.
  5. She waded into the ocean and started swimming.

Quotes

  • I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. The more you wade in it, the higher it gets. - Jimmy Dean
  • Life is a river, you have to decide whether you're going to float along or swim against it. I'm swimming. I'm wading through the water, trust me. - Jillian Michaels
  • The key to happiness is to find your rhythm and wade in it. - Unknown

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