Meaning of the word "wade through" in English

What does "wade through" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wade through

US /weɪd θruː/
UK /weɪd θruː/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to spend a lot of time and effort dealing with a difficult or boring task or a large amount of information

Example:
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I had to wade through hundreds of pages of legal documents.
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It took me all morning to wade through the emails.
2.

to walk with difficulty through water or another liquid or soft substance

Example:
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We had to wade through mud to get to the campsite.
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The children loved to wade through the shallow stream.