wade (redirected from wades into)

wade across something

to walk across something covered by water. Let's wade across the stream at this point. If I wade across it, I will get wet.

See also: across

wade in (to something)

1. to walk into an area covered by water. The horse waded right into the stream. It waded right in.

2. Fig. to get quickly and directly involved in something. (Fig. on {2}.) Don't just wade into things. Stop and think about what you are doing. Just wade in and get started.

wade through something 

1. to walk with effort through a substance, such as water, mud, garbage, etc. The soldiers waded through the mud on the way to battle. They waded through the mess to get to where they were going.

2. Fig. to struggle through something with difficulty. (Fig. on {2}.) You mean I have to wade through all these applications? I have to wade through forty term papers in the next two days.

See also: through

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wade into something also wade in

to become involved in something in a forceful and determined way She wades into a complicated project with great enthusiasm. If there's a problem, my mother is the one to wade in and try to solve it.

wade through something

1. to read detailed or complicated information We don't have enough staff to wade through the data. If you can wade through the ads, there's useful information here about the history of the Internet.

2. to move through a large group We waded through a crowd of thousands. The players have to wade through a sea of fans after games.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of wade (to walk in water that is not deep)

See also: through