wade /weɪd/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: wadan ]
to walk through water that is not deep
wade in ( also wade into something ) phrasal verb informal
1 . to enter a discussion, argument etc in a forceful and annoying way, often without thinking about the possible results:
I wish you wouldn’t always wade in with your opinion.
2 . to move forward and attack someone:
The police waded into the crowd swinging sticks.
wade through something phrasal verb
to read or deal with a lot of boring papers or written work:
Each day Parkin wades through lengthy court reports.
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THESAURUS
▪ walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other:
I missed the bus so I decided to walk.
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We’ve walked about eight miles today.
▪ wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction:
They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.
▪ stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way:
A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall.
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She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.
▪ pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous:
Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.
▪ march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry:
The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline.
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Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.
▪ wade to walk through deep water:
We had to wade across the river.
▪ stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry:
She turned and stomped off without looking back.