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to wet

27 1.0

To make something wet by covering it with liquid

verb
/wɛt/

: mojar

Before painting the wall, remember to wet the brush with water.

I'm also going to wet this one that is so pretty.

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Examples

At times he would pause, wet his finger with saliva, and check the direction of the wind.

Fiction book (1994)
So I just wet my Real Techniques sponge.
I find that I have to re wet them so I will.
I just wet your car.

Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)
So all we have to really do is wet both surfaces.
And then I will need to wet my hair again, but this time I'm prepared.
OK, now we're going to gently wet this to activate the cleansers.

NikkieTutorials
Snow is rare, but it's effective in wetting the soil because less evaporation occurs in the cold months.

Academic text (2004)
"We put wood, pallets, and brush through the grinder and then wet it down," he says.

Academic text (1996)
I wet my hands before washing the dishes.

Synonyms

to soak

vsto wet

196 1.0

Make something very wet by putting it into water or other liquid

is the general action of applying liquid to an object

to moisturize

vsto wet

20 3.4

To put cream, oil, or water on skin to stop it getting dry

is the basic action of applying liquid without special care intent

to moisten

vsto wet

15 3.0

To make something a little wet

is the broader term for applying liquid in any amount

to immerse

vsto wet

13 4.2

Put something completely into a liquid to cover it

is the general action of covering something with liquid rather than complete dipping

to drench

vsto wet

11 3.0

Make someone or something completely wet with a lot of liquid

is the general action of covering something with liquid

to drown

vsto wet

10 1.0

Cover completely with liquid, for example food in sauce

is the general act of covering with liquid not implying destruction

to soak through

vsto wet

9 3.1

To become completely wet all the way through

is about covering a surface rather than filling the interior

to douse

vsto wet

8 4.4

To pour liquid over a person or thing to make them wet

is the broader action of covering something using liquid

to dampen

vsto wet

6 3.4

Make something slightly wet

is the general action of applying liquid in variable amounts

to submerse

vsto wet

2 7.3

To put something under the surface of water

is the broader action of covering something with liquid, not only full immersion

to dowse

vsto wet

1 7.8

To pour water over something so it becomes completely wet

is the basic action of applying liquid to something

to sog

vsto wet

1 7.7

To make something very wet by putting liquid on it

is the general idea of applying liquid without adding heaviness

Antonyms

to dry

344 1.0

To become free of water or wetness

Idioms

wet behind the ears

Informal

6 8.3

Not very experienced or confident yet

all wet

Archaic

4 9.3

Completely wrong about an idea or plan

as a wet hen

Archaic

1 9.9

Very unhappy and angry about something

mad as a wet hen

Informal

1 9.8

Very angry or upset

to wet the whistle

Informal

1 6.3

To have a quick drink to feel less thirsty

to get one's feet wet

Informal

1 4.9

Start doing something to gain some experience

to feel like a wet rag

1 8.6

To be very tired and weak after hard effort

angry as a wet hen

9.9

Feeling very angry and upset

as miserable as a wet hen

Informal

9.9

Very sad and upset, often after something bad happens

to ride hard and put away wet

Archaic

9.9

To be extremely tired and worn after hard work or rough treatment

to wet the shamrock

Irish

9.9

To drink alcohol as part of a St Patrick's Day celebration

wild as a wet hen

Informal

9.4

Feeling very angry and upset

Phrasal Verbs

to get wet

145 1.0

To become covered in water or another liquid

to wet the bed

18 3.5

To pee in bed while sleeping by accident, often in children

to wet one's pants

NSFW

8.6

To accidentally pee in your clothes from fear, laughter, or embarrassment

Compounds

wet suit

13 3.3

A tight suit made of thick rubber material worn in cold water to keep you warm

wet dream

Slang

10 8.8

An unrealistic hope that is not likely to happen

wet dream

Offensive

10 8.1

A sexual dream during sleep that makes a boy or man release semen

wet nurse

9 6.8

A woman who feeds another person's baby with her milk and cares for the baby

wet blanket

Offensive

8 5.6

A person who makes other people lose interest or excitement

wet bar

6 4.5

A small counter with a sink for mixing and serving drinks

wet work

Offensive

4 9.9

Secret killings and violent acts that governments or criminals carry out

wet wipe

3 1.3

A small soft disposable cloth made slightly wet to clean skin or surfaces

wet rag

Offensive

1 8.5

A person who is dull and has little energy or interest

wet snout

1 4.1

A wet nose on an animal, often a dog, that feels cool and damp

wet job

NSFW

1 9.9

An illegal secret job to kill or hurt someone for an organization

wet-nurse

Archaic

1 9.2

A woman who feeds another person's baby with her own milk

wet lung

Specialized

1 8.8

A serious lung illness in which fluid and swelling make breathing hard, often after breathing in chemical fumes

wet cell

Specialized

1 6.8

A battery that uses liquid to produce electricity

wet fly

Specialized

1 7.4

An artificial bait that sinks and moves below the water to attract fish

wet firecracker

Offensive

1 7.9

A person or thing that should be exciting but is disappointing

wet-bulb thermometer

Specialized

1 7.2

A small tool with a bulb covered in a wet cloth used to measure humidity

pack of wet wipes

1.4

A small package of wet cloths that you use once to clean hands or surfaces

How Wet

to drench

11 3.0

to soak

196 1.0

to wet

27 1.0

to moisten

15 3.0

Surface Forms

wet infinitive

wet past

wet past participle

wetting present participle

wets third person singular

Etymology

Wet as a verb comes from the adjective wet and the Old English wæt, and it means 'to make moist' or 'to cover with liquid'. So to wet something is simply to put water or another liquid on it.