Cool MateMeaning of Wet
In simple words: Something that is covered in water or is not dry.
Wet in a sentence
- My clothes got wet in the rain.
- Please be careful, the floor is wet.
- The dog enjoyed playing in the wet grass.
- She stepped into the wet puddle and got her shoes dirty.
- After the storm, everything outside looks wet.
How to use Wet
Use 'wet' to describe things like clothes, weather, or surfaces that have moisture. It is neutral and appropriate in most contexts but may not be suitable in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of rain making everything 'wet' — you get soaked and need a towel!
Related words
Collocations with Wet
Synonyms for Wet
- feeble, wimpish
Opposites of Wet
- dry
- arid
Common mistakes with Wet
- 'Wet' is sometimes confused with 'damp' — 'damp' means slightly wet, while 'wet' means more completely covered in water.
- 'Wet' is often incorrectly used to describe temperatures; it refers to surfaces or items, not air.
- Learners sometimes forget to use 'wet' with the right noun, saying 'It’s wet outside' instead of 'The ground is wet'.
Wet appears in
Wet in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مبلل
شيء مغطى بالماء أو غير جاف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভেজা
জল দিয়ে ঢাকা বা শুকনো নয় এমন কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Nass
Etwas, das mit Wasser bedeckt ist oder nicht trocken ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Mojado
Algo que está cubierto de agua o que no está seco.
- Persianفارسی
خیس
چیزی که با آب پوشیده شده یا خشک نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Mouillé
Quelque chose qui est couvert d'eau ou qui n'est pas sec.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गीला
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो पानी से ढकी हो या सूखी न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Bagnato
Qualcosa che è coperto d'acqua o non è asciutto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Molhado
Algo que está coberto de água ou não está seco.
- RussianРусский
Мокрый
Что-то, что покрыто водой или не сухое.
- Urduاردو
گیلا
کوئی چیز جو پانی سے ڈھکی ہو یا خشک نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
湿
被水覆盖或不干的东西。
More words like Wet
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Wet
What does Wet mean?
Something that is covered in water or is not dry.
What is the definition of Wet?
covered with or containing liquid, especially water
How do you use Wet in a sentence?
My clothes got wet in the rain.
Can you give another example of Wet?
Please be careful, the floor is wet.
What are synonyms for Wet?
Common alternatives include feeble, wimpish.
What is the opposite of Wet?
Opposite meanings include dry, arid.
What words go with Wet?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, with, wet through, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, with, wet through.
What are common mistakes when using Wet?
'Wet' is sometimes confused with 'damp' — 'damp' means slightly wet, while 'wet' means more completely covered in water. 'Wet' is often incorrectly used to describe temperatures; it refers to surfaces or items, not air. Learners sometimes forget to use 'wet' with the right noun, saying 'It’s wet outside' instead of 'The ground is wet'.
How do you pronounce Wet?
US: /["/wet/"]/, UK: /["/wet/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wet?
Use 'wet' to describe things like clothes, weather, or surfaces that have moisture. It is neutral and appropriate in most contexts but may not be suitable in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Wet?
"Wet" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.