Wet Definition & Meaning
wet
- adjective
- covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; "a wet bathing suit"; "wet sidewalks"; "wet weather"
- containing moisture or volatile components; "wet paint"
- supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages; "a wet candidate running on a wet platform"; "a wet county"
- producing or secreting milk; "a wet nurse"; "a wet cow"; "lactating cows"
- consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor; "a wet cargo"; "a wet canteen"
- very drunk
- noun
- wetness caused by water; "drops of wet gleamed on the window"
- verb
- cause to become wet; "Wet your face"
- make one's bed or clothes wet by urinating; "This eight year old boy still wets his bed"
"Wet" in song lyrics
See how wet is used in real songs:
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"That was jet-set, so soft and wet"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"And how it feels when you're wet"
The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl -
"When you're doin' the Bart, you're gonna get wet"
2 Live Crew — Do the Bart
Words that rhyme with wet
Usage tips for "wet"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wet" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wet to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does wet mean?
- covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; "a wet bathing suit"; "wet sidewalks"; "wet weather" containing moisture or volatile components; "wet paint" supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages; "a wet candidate running on a wet platform"; "a wet county" producing or secreting milk; "a wet nurse"; "a wet cow"; "lactating cows" consisting of or trading in alcoholic liquor; "a wet cargo"; "a wet canteen" very drunk wetness caused by water
- What part of speech is wet?
- Wet is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does wet have?
- Wet has 9 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).