Meaning & Definition of word "Wetter"
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Wetter
/ˈwɛtər/
adjective:
- 1. comparative form of wet; more wet than something else.
- Example: The rain made the ground wetter than it had been all week.
- 2. having more moisture or water content compared to another object or condition.
- Example: The clothes are wetter after being left out in the rain.
- 3. describing a climate or environment with more precipitation.
- Example: This region is typically wetter than the surrounding areas due to its geography.
Etymology
Middle English 'wet', from Old Norse 'vetr', meaning 'water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wetter than a fish's tail:
Very wet or soggy.
get wetter:
To become more wet, especially in a rain.
wetter climate:
A region characterized by more rainfall.
Related Words
wet:
Covered with, or saturated in, liquid.
drenched:
Soaked thoroughly.
moist:
Slightly wet; often used to describe food.
Slang Meanings of wetter
Meaning: Wetter than usual, often used humorously.
Example Sentence: After the storm, it's really wetter out here, like a swimming pool.
Meaning: In a state of being overly emotional or dramatic.
Example Sentence: He got all wet and mushy after the movie.