waded

/W EY1 D IH0 D/
verb
  1. 1

    To walk through water or something that impedes progress.

  2. 2

    To progress with difficulty

    โ€œto wade through a dull bookโ€

  3. 3

    To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading

    โ€œwading swamps and riversโ€

  4. 4

    To enter recklessly.

    โ€œto wade into a fight or a debateโ€

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