wade in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Begin to tackle a tedious task
Why “in”? In marks the start of an action or change. It can also mean slowly using something new until it feels comfortable.
“I waded in to the pile of paperwork.”
“The lawyer waded in to the long file.”
Don't confuse with
Wade in means begin to tackle a tedious task. Wade through means make slow progress through a tedious task.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
wade through
A contrast learners often mix up
Make slow progress through a tedious task
bring in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
come in
Same in pattern: beginning
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
creep in
Same in pattern: beginning
Begin to appear or affect gradually
dig in
Same in pattern: beginning
Start eating or working with energy
dive in
Same in pattern: beginning
Plunge eagerly into an activity
ease in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce something gradually and gently
jump in
Same in pattern: beginning
Eagerly enter a discussion; Start something without hesitation
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