wet

adjective
UK: /wet/
US: /wet/

  1. Covered or soaked with water or another liquid.

    1. My socks are wet because I stepped in a puddle. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog came inside, leaving wet paw prints on the kitchen floor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to rain or rainy weather.

    1. It was a wet day, so we stayed inside and played games. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wet season in this region usually lasts from November to March. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not yet dry; freshly painted or applied.

    1. Be careful, the paint is still wet on the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tested the wet cement with her finger, leaving a small mark. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

moist damp watery
wet verb

  1. To make something covered or soaked with liquid.

    1. He wet his hair before going for a swim. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rain started to wet the ground, turning the dust into mud. [ ] [ ]

  2. To urinate, especially accidentally.

    1. The puppy was so scared that it wet the floor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some children wet the bed until they are a bit older. [ ] [ ]
wet noun

  1. Liquid that makes something damp.

    1. I don't like the wet on my face when it rains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wet from the spilled juice needed to be cleaned up quickly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wet" in English means: Covered or soaked with water or another liquid., Relating to rain or rainy weather., Not yet dry; freshly painted or applied..

The phonetic transcription of "wet" is /wet/ in British English and /wet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wet": moist, damp, watery.

Example usage of "wet": "My socks are wet because I stepped in a puddle.". More examples on the page.