wet

Definition

  • noun: rainy weather
  • verb: to cause (something) to become wet
  • verb: to make wet
  • adjective: covered or soaked with water or another liquid
  • adjective: consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (as water)
  • often + 'down'
  • synonyms: water, moisture, rain

Examples

  • Our daughter was still 'wetting the bed'. [=was still urinating while sleeping in bed]

  • The main character is so 'wet' [='weak'] that it's hard to feel sorry for him.

  • She 'got her feet wet' at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm coming. I'm on my way. - Are you ok? - Yes. Leave me alone. Do you need water? A wet towel? Get out. - I mean I can... - Leave me alone. There. - Thanks, Bruno. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables