wade
Translation
to walk through water, to proceed with difficulty
Examples
We had to wade across the river.
We had to wade across the river.
He had to wade through a lot of paperwork.
He had to wade through a lot of paperwork.
Grammar Patterns
((across/through sth.)) to walk through (sth. like water) He waded across the stream.
((through sth.)) to proceed with difficulty through (sth.) She waded through the long report.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paddle, ford, plod, trudge
Etymology
From Old English 'wadan' meaning 'to go, move, stride'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'wading' in water, then apply that slow, difficult movement to tasks like paperwork.