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wet

adjective

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Meaning

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Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

Example Sentence

The rain made the ground wet, so we had to wear boots to keep our feet dry.

Usage Note

Used to describe surfaces, objects, or the air that has liquid on it or has absorbed liquid. For example, 'The towel is wet,' or 'It's a wet day.'

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