Wade Into

Pronunciation: /weɪd ˈɪntuː/

Definitions of wade into

verb To walk through water or another liquid with some effort, typically with some splashing

Example Sentences

A1 I wade into the shallow water to cool off on a hot day.

A2 The children wade into the pond to catch frogs.

B1 The politician decided to wade into the debate on healthcare reform.

B2 The CEO waded into the negotiations to ensure a fair deal for the company.

C1 The expert waded into the complex issue with confidence and expertise.

C2 The renowned scientist waded into the controversial topic with groundbreaking research.

Examples of wade into in a Sentence

formal The diplomat decided to wade into the negotiations in order to facilitate a peaceful resolution.

informal I'm not sure if I want to wade into the conversation about politics at the dinner party.

slang I heard that John waded into the argument and things got pretty heated.

figurative She decided to wade into the world of entrepreneurship and start her own business.

Grammatical Forms of wade into

• past tense: waded into
• plural: wade into
• comparative: wades into
• superlative: wading into
• present tense: wades into
• future tense: will wade into
• perfect tense: has waded into
• continuous tense: is wading into
• singular: wades into
• positive degree: wade into
• infinitive: to wade into
• gerund: wading into
• participle: waded into

Origin and Evolution of wade into

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'wade into' originated from the action of wading into water or a situation, implying a deliberate and steady entry into something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'wade into' has evolved to also mean getting involved in a discussion, debate, or conflict with determination and assertiveness.