wet (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /wɛt/

Definition

Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

Examples

• The rain made the streets wet.

• My clothes got wet when I fell in the puddle.

• The dog's fur was still wet after its bath.

How to Use wet

wet behind the ears (idiom)

Inexperienced or naive. — "He's a bit wet behind the ears, so we need to train him carefully."

get wet (collocation)

To become covered in water or liquid. — "If you stand out in the rain, you'll get wet."

make wet (collocation)

To cause something to become covered in water or liquid. — "Please make the cloth wet so I can clean the table."

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