wet
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Water is wet.
Origin: From , wett, wette, past participle of , from , from , from , from (also the source of water). Cognate with , to wet, , . Compare also , from , from , from , related to , weet, wet, , weet, wet, , , , and , , ,. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
Of a burrito, sandwich, or other food: covered in a sauce.
The baby is wet and needs its nappy changed.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
I went out in the rain and now my clothes are all wet.
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