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wade; experience; involve
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
wade through water; cross on foot
formalOriginally refers to wading across shallow water, now widely used for crossing any body of water or passing through a place.
We finally reached our destination after climbing mountains and wading through rivers.
He traveled across the vast oceans to study in China.
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This stream is very shallow, we can wade across it.
The fishermen waded across the shoal to repair their fishing nets.
The expedition team waded through the rapid stream and continued moving forward.
verb
go through; experience (hardship)
neutralUsed to describe going through a difficult, dangerous or challenging situation.
He has experienced countless dangers in his life and never flinched.
These young people have little life experience and are easy to be deceived.
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He overcame numerous difficulties and finally completed the project.
This veteran has experienced the war and witnessed the changes of the times.
He is just starting his career and has not experienced the ups and downs of the workplace yet.
verb
involve; relate to; touch upon
neutralUsed to describe a connection or involvement with a certain matter, person or topic.
This case involves enterprises from multiple countries.
He doesn't want to get involved in this meaningless argument.
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This paper covers the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
This topic involves personal privacy, let's stop discussing it.
He was involved in a commercial dispute.