Wet
adjective
Something that is covered or soaked in liquid.
The rain has made the ground wet.
Often appears as...
- wet ground
- wet clothes
verb
To make something become covered or soaked in liquid.
I wet my hair before applying shampoo.
Often appears as...
- wet hair
- wet shoes
adjective
If the weather is wet, it is raining.
It's a wet day, bring your umbrella.
Often appears as...
- wet weather
- wet day
noun
Liquid that makes something damp.
There's wet all over the bathroom floor.
Often appears as...
- spill the wet
- clean the wet
adjective
In politics, someone who is weak, timid or not aggressive.
Some people considered him a wet leader.
Often appears as...
- wet leader
- wet politician
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
adjective
Something that is covered or soaked in liquid.
The rain has made the ground wet.
Often appears as...
- wet ground
- wet clothes
verb
To make something become covered or soaked in liquid.
I wet my hair before applying shampoo.
Often appears as...
- wet hair
- wet shoes
adjective
If the weather is wet, it is raining.
It's a wet day, bring your umbrella.
Often appears as...
- wet weather
- wet day
noun
Liquid that makes something damp.
There's wet all over the bathroom floor.
Often appears as...
- spill the wet
- clean the wet
adjective
In politics, someone who is weak, timid or not aggressive.
Some people considered him a wet leader.
Often appears as...
- wet leader
- wet politician
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Liquid
Wet doesn't just mean water - any liquid can make something wet.
The spilled juice made the floor wet.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Describing something as wet usually suggests the condition is not permanent.
After the spill, we quickly dried the wet table.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Liquid
Wet doesn't just mean water - any liquid can make something wet.
The spilled juice made the floor wet.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Describing something as wet usually suggests the condition is not permanent.
After the spill, we quickly dried the wet table.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Always Liquid
Wet doesn't just mean water - any liquid can make something wet.
The spilled juice made the floor wet.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary State
Describing something as wet usually suggests the condition is not permanent.
After the spill, we quickly dried the wet table.
Compare with
clammydampdewymoistsaturatesoaksoggyswampywaterlog
Never forget "Wet"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Which sunscreen should...
and the active ingredients. Sprays can be convenient to put on, especially when you're wet, but a recent study found that most people don't apply a thick enough layer to get full protection. And the possible health risks of inhaling sunscreen compounds from a spray cloud might make you consider reaching for that bottle of lotion instead.
Video examples
What happens when you...
place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help. But before you start anything, emergency services should be called. As you wait, it's important to keep the victim calm
Video examples
Best Of Attenborough And...
and a wet nose yeah yeah melanie and her colleagues catch these lemurs and tag them to build up a picture of their behavior essential knowledge if they're to be properly protected and how long will he have been in there now a few hours
Video examples
If I should have a...
nothing but swim trunks on -- diving in the water, determined to beat this swimming champion? After the race, he tossed his wet, cloud-white hair and said, 'You're a god.' No, Anderson, you're the god."
Video examples
Why We Need To Talk Shit...
and ripped out wet floorboards and molded walls the trash piled up in yards and sidewalks spilling into streets and blocking cars I remember that winter as uncharacteristically cold without gas to
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
bit short especially for a bird with one of the world's longest wingspans the maiden flight often ends in a wet landing and that's why the sharks are here with their highly acute senses they're
Video examples
Most Soothing Sir David...
Oh. It's tiny, tiny. Tiny, tiny. Just only 30 gram bodyweight. Yeah, smallest primate. Smallest primate in the world. Big eyes, small ears. Very big eyes. Yeah. And a wet nose. Yeah. Yeah.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
Video examples
Tiger Shark Attack! PIPE...
The problem is the island's runway is a bit short, especially for a bird with one of the world's longest wingspans. The maiden flight often ends in a wet landing,
Video examples
Curious Cub Falls in the...
Oh, just a bit more. Somebody help me. Please. Oh, I can't believe I'm soaking wet again. Twice in one day. Why is it always me?
Video examples
Which sunscreen should...
and the active ingredients. Sprays can be convenient to put on, especially when you're wet, but a recent study found that most people don't apply a thick enough layer to get full protection. And the possible health risks of inhaling sunscreen compounds from a spray cloud might make you consider reaching for that bottle of lotion instead.
Video examples
What happens when you...
place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help. But before you start anything, emergency services should be called. As you wait, it's important to keep the victim calm
Video examples
Best Of Attenborough And...
and a wet nose yeah yeah melanie and her colleagues catch these lemurs and tag them to build up a picture of their behavior essential knowledge if they're to be properly protected and how long will he have been in there now a few hours
Video examples
If I should have a...
nothing but swim trunks on -- diving in the water, determined to beat this swimming champion? After the race, he tossed his wet, cloud-white hair and said, 'You're a god.' No, Anderson, you're the god."
Video examples
Why We Need To Talk Shit...
and ripped out wet floorboards and molded walls the trash piled up in yards and sidewalks spilling into streets and blocking cars I remember that winter as uncharacteristically cold without gas to
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
bit short especially for a bird with one of the world's longest wingspans the maiden flight often ends in a wet landing and that's why the sharks are here with their highly acute senses they're
Video examples
Most Soothing Sir David...
Oh. It's tiny, tiny. Tiny, tiny. Just only 30 gram bodyweight. Yeah, smallest primate. Smallest primate in the world. Big eyes, small ears. Very big eyes. Yeah. And a wet nose. Yeah. Yeah.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
Video examples
Tiger Shark Attack! PIPE...
The problem is the island's runway is a bit short, especially for a bird with one of the world's longest wingspans. The maiden flight often ends in a wet landing,
Video examples
Curious Cub Falls in the...
Oh, just a bit more. Somebody help me. Please. Oh, I can't believe I'm soaking wet again. Twice in one day. Why is it always me?
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Taylor Hicks
American Musician
SVU' is one of my favorite shows. When I got the call to appear and play myself, I jumped at the chance. Obviously, I went over my lines, but playing yourself is a really great way to get your feet wet in the acting field. I enjoyed being on set and learning as much as I could about the scripted world.
Quote examples
Jen Sincero
American Author
Bravely going out into the world and trying, yet still deep down believing you're ruled by your past circumstances, is like forgiving someone but still hoping they sit in something wet.
Quote examples
Jeff Hardy
American Wrestler
I really hate my hair when it's not braided because it's so big when it dries. When it's wet, it looks cool, but when it dries, it gets all in my mouth during a match, and I hate it.
Quote examples
William Lyon Phelps
American Educator
If I were running the world I would have it rain only between 2 and 5 a.m. Anyone who was out then ought to get wet.
Quote examples
Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons.
Quote examples
Douglas Adams
English Writer
I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?
Quote examples
Art Garfunkel
American Musician
Records have images. There are wet records and dry records. And big records.
Quote examples
Roger Miller
American Musician
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.
Quote examples
Tom Noddy
American Entertainer
The only thing bubbles care about is wet and dry.
Quote examples
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Indian Athlete
It's most difficult to bowl with wet ball.
Quote examples
Taylor Hicks
American Musician
SVU' is one of my favorite shows. When I got the call to appear and play myself, I jumped at the chance. Obviously, I went over my lines, but playing yourself is a really great way to get your feet wet in the acting field. I enjoyed being on set and learning as much as I could about the scripted world.
Quote examples
Jen Sincero
American Author
Bravely going out into the world and trying, yet still deep down believing you're ruled by your past circumstances, is like forgiving someone but still hoping they sit in something wet.
Quote examples
Jeff Hardy
American Wrestler
I really hate my hair when it's not braided because it's so big when it dries. When it's wet, it looks cool, but when it dries, it gets all in my mouth during a match, and I hate it.
Quote examples
William Lyon Phelps
American Educator
If I were running the world I would have it rain only between 2 and 5 a.m. Anyone who was out then ought to get wet.
Quote examples
Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I like the good life too much, I'm not good at going on stage night after night and on wet Wednesday afternoons.
Quote examples
Douglas Adams
English Writer
I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?
Quote examples
Art Garfunkel
American Musician
Records have images. There are wet records and dry records. And big records.
Quote examples
Roger Miller
American Musician
Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.
Quote examples
Tom Noddy
American Entertainer
The only thing bubbles care about is wet and dry.
Quote examples
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Indian Athlete
It's most difficult to bowl with wet ball.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension