Wet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Wet
Wet (adjective)
- consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water)
- containing appreciable quantities of readily condensable hydrocarbons
- rainy
Wet (noun)
- water; also, moisture, wetness
- rainy weather, rain
- an advocate of a policy of permitting the sale of intoxicating liquors
Wet (verb)
- to make wet
- to urinate in or on
- to become wet
Wet (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
"I left the car windows open while it rained, and the seats got all wet"
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marked by or abounding with rain
"a wet and dreary day"
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being under the influence of alcohol
"designated a driver so the others could get wet and make it home safely at the end of the night"
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appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
"things get more than a little wet during the opera's big death scene"
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lacking strength of will or character
"employees of the company despised their boss as a wet and ineffectual bloke"
Wet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
"winced as he walked out into the wet without any protection"
Wet (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to make wet
"you need to wet your hair thoroughly first"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wet
The most common words with a similar meaning to Wet:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wet
Words with the opposite meaning of Wet:
Near Antonyms of Wet
Word Forms of Wet
Origin & Etymology of Wet
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
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Wet
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 20
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 20
- Topics: Weather & Nature
Words & Phrases Containing Wet
Frequently Asked Questions about Wet
What does "Wet" mean?
"Wet" means consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water). As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water). It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Wet"?
Other words for "Wet" include awash, bathed, bedraggled, doused, drenched, dripping, logged and saturate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wet" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Wet"?
There are 272 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wet". Common alternatives include awash, bathed, bedraggled, doused, drenched, dripping, logged, saturate, saturated and soaked.
What is a slang word for "Wet"?
Slang words for "Wet" include blasted, blitzed, blotto, canned, hammered and juiced.
What is the opposite of "Wet"?
Antonyms of "Wet" include arid, dry, unwatered, waterless, sober, straight, unsentimental and backboned. Near antonyms include bone-dry, hyperarid, ultradry and waterproof.
How do you use "Wet" in a sentence?
Examples of "Wet" in a sentence: "I left the car windows open while it rained, and the seats got all wet"; "a wet and dreary day"; "designated a driver so the others could get wet and make it home safely at the end of the night".
Is "Wet" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Wet" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Wet" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Wet" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.